assignee

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun (law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred)

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

Separation was rendered more trying on account of the embarrassing condition of our business affairs, an inventory was expected to be taken today of our furniture by assignees.... — Susan B. Anthony: Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian, Alma Lutz
His breath was almost taken by finding the following provisions, dated February 12, 1800: "I give and bequeath to my son, Ralph Milbourn, MY BEST HAT, TO HIM AND HIS ASSIGNEES FOREVER, and no more of my estate. — The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times, George Alfred Townsend
"Ere long, to the general surprise, the merchant Charlemont was gazetted, and the same day it was reported that he had withdrawn from town, but not before placing his entire property in the hands of responsible assignees for the benefit of creditors. — The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade, Herman Melville

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