As`sign*ee", n. [F. assign'e, p. p. of assigner. See Assign, v., and cf. Assign an assignee.] Law (a)
A person to whom an assignment is made; a person appointed or deputed by another to do some act, perform some business, or enjoy some right, privilege, or property; as, an assignee of a bankrupt. See Assignment (c). An assignee may be by special appointment or deed, or be created by jaw; as an executor.
Cowell.
Blount. (b) pl.
In England, the persons appointed, under a commission of bankruptcy, to manage the estate of a bankrupt for the benefit of his creditors.
<-- p. 92 -->
© Webster 1913.