assignment
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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.
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