Assignee Meaning

/ˌæsaɪˈniː/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounOne to whom a thing is assigned.

nounOne to whom a right or property is being transferred.

The contract required the assignee to notify the company of any changes in address.
The insurance claim cannot be processed until the assignee submits proper documentation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is legally entitled to receive all future payments from the original contract.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The property was transferred to the ____ as part of the legal agreement.

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

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ is legally entitled to receive all future payments from the original contract.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The property was transferred to the ____ as part of the legal agreement.

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