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as⋅sign⋅ee

  [uh-sahy-nee, as-uh-nee]
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–noun Law.
a person to whom some right or interest is transferred, either for his or her own enjoyment or in trust.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME assigne < MF, n. use of ptp. of assigner to assign; see -ee
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as·sign·ee   (ə-sī'nē', ās'ĭ-nē')   
n.  

  1. A party to which a transfer of property, rights, or interest is made.

  2. One appointed to act for another; a deputy or agent.

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Main Entry: as·sign·ee
Pronunciation: "a-s&-'nE, "a-"sI-, &-"sI-
Function: noun
: a person to whom a right or property is transferred
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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