assignee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One to whom a thing is assigned.
  2. One to whom a right or property is being transferred.
  3. One who is appointed to act or speak in place of another; an agent.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

assignee assignees

Etymology

From Middle English assigne, from Old French assigné, equivalent to assign + -ee.

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