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Added 10 October 2026

assignee

noun

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One to whom a thing is assigned.
One to whom a right or property is being transferred.
One who is appointed to act or speak in place of another; an agent.

Origin

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

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