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Definition: Assign

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1) v. to transfer to another person any asset such as real property or a valuable right such as a contract or promissory note. 2) n. the person (assignee) who receives a piece of property by purchase, gift or by will. The word often shows up in contracts and wills.

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Modern Language Association (MLA):
Assign. PayrollHeaven.com. Payroll & Accounting Heaven Ltd. June 14, 2021 https://payrollheaven.com/define/assign/.
Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):
Assign. PayrollHeaven.com. Payroll & Accounting Heaven Ltd. https://payrollheaven.com/define/assign/ (accessed: June 14, 2021).
American Psychological Association (APA):
Assign. PayrollHeaven.com. Retrieved June 14, 2021, from PayrollHeaven.com website: https://payrollheaven.com/define/assign/

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Definitions for Assign are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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