Assignor

/əˈsaɪnər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A person who transfers rights or interests under a contract to another party.
    The assignor transferred the lease rights to the assignee.

Forms

  • assignors

Commentary

In contracts, clearly identify the assignor to avoid ambiguity in rights transfer.

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