Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assignee
noun
/əˈsɪɡniː/
Definition
A person to whom a right or responsibility is assigned.
Examples
- The assignee was responsible for completing the project on time.
- In the contract, the assignee must adhere to all terms outlined by the assignor.
- As an assignee of the lease, she took over the responsibilities of the original tenant.
Meaning
The assignee is typically someone who receives a legal right, property, or responsibility from another party.
Synonyms
- delegate
- transferee
- recipient
- assignee
