assignee

[ uh-sahy-nee, as-uh-nee ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person to whom some right or interest is transferred, either for their own enjoyment or in trust.

assignee

/ ˌæsaɪˈniː /

noun

1. law a person to whom some right, interest, or property is transferred
2. history a convict who had undergone assignment

Word History and Origins

Origin of assignee¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English assigne from Middle French, noun use of past participle of assigner “to assign ” ; -ee

Example Sentences

This assignee of this patent was the government funded Pirbright Institute out of the UK.

From BBC

The number of so-called American “assignees” declined to three positions from eight at the outset of the administration.

From Reuters

The assignee can give Gale only a 12-month extension of her lease after it expires and at the same rental rate.

From Washington Post

Although most of Sherwood’s work is with investors, employees, and vendors, they also hold a massive database of patents amassed from their assignees.

From The Guardian

Season Smart Limited has taken the place of Faraday Future as the assignee on the car company’s patents and trademarks in the United States.

From The Verge

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