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assignee

/əˌsaɪˈniː/
as · sign · ee
Plural:assignees
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• noun

1

A person or organization to whom a right, title, property, or contractual interest is legally transferred.

Example

"Under the terms of the lease, the tenant may not transfer the apartment to an assignee without the landlord's written consent."

2

A person who is appointed to perform a specific task, duty, or role, or to act on behalf of another.

Example

"The project manager updated the ticket and notified the new assignee about the upcoming deadline."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'assignee' (the person or entity to whom a right, property, or task is transferred) with 'assignor' or 'assigner' (the person who makes the transfer or assignment).

• Rhymes for assignee

• Nearby Words

assign
assignable
assignation
assignee
assigner
assignment
assimilate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Anglo-French 'assigné', the past participle of 'assigner' (to allot or appoint), ultimately from Latin 'assignare' (to mark out or allot by sign).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Assignee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/assignee
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