01 n. A person to whom an assignment is made; a person appointed or deputed by another to do some act, perform some business, or enjoy some right…
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A person to whom an assignment is made; a person appointed or deputed by another to do some act, perform some business, or enjoy some right, privilege, or property; as, an assignee of a bankrupt. See Assignment (c). An assignee may be by special appointment or deed, or be created by jaw; as an executor.(Law) See: Assignment