assignment
Definition
Transfer of ownership of a property, or of benefits, interests, liabilities, rights under a contract (such as an insurance policy), by one party (the assignor) to another (the assignee) by signing a document called deed of assignment. Compare with novation. See also absolute assignment and collateral assignment.
assignment is in the Agreements & Contracts and Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subjects.
assignment appears in the definitions of the following terms:
cataloging in publication (CIP),
absolute assignment,
deed of assignment,
assignor,
alienation of benefits,
batch cost,
assignment under documentary credit,
technology transfer,
insubordination,
payroll deduction
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