Definition

A person or entity that transfers rights or responsibilities to another party in a legal agreement.

Example

The assignor transferred the lease to a new tenant.

Conversation

I just learned about the role of an assignor in contracts today.

Oh really? What does that mean?

An assignor is someone who makes an assignment, like transferring rights or responsibilities.

That sounds important, especially in legal matters!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Assignor → It is formed from "assign" (from Latin "assignare", meaning to allocate or designate) and "-or" (meaning a person who). An assignor is a person who allocates or designates something to another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'allocates' ('assign') something to another person — that's what an assignor does.

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