English Explanatory Dictionary

attorn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To transfer one's obligations from one person to another person.
To consent to the transfer of one's obligations as tenant under a lease to a new landlord.
To acknowledge the jurisdiction of (a particular court) over one's dispute.

Word forms

attorn attorns attorning attorned

Etymology

From Middle English attournen, from Old French atorner (“designate”), from a- (“to”) + torner (“turn”).

Synonyms

traditio brevi manu

Derived words

attornment attorney

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