Assignors

/əˈsaɪnərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of assignor: multiple people who assign or transfer property, rights, or obligations to other people.

Etymology

Standard plural of 'assignor,' formed by adding '-s'. Preserves the legal standard form '-or' over the alternative '-er.'

Kelly Says

Bankruptcy proceedings create situations with one bankrupt company as 'assignor' and dozens of creditors as 'assignees,' showing how one person's debts become many people's claims.

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