The act by which the rights of a widow, in her deceased husband's real estate, are ascertained and set apart for her benefit. … [Read more...] about ASSIGMENT OF DOWER
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ASSIGN
To transfer to another, via sale or gift, the legal right or responsibility (usually per a contract) to another. contracts; practice. 1. To make a right over to another; as to assign an estate, an annuity, a bond, over to another. 2. To appoint; as, to appoint a deputy, Justices are also said to be assigned to keep the peace. 3. To set forth or point out; as, to assign errors, … [Read more...] about ASSIGN
ASSIGNABLE
That may be assigned or transferred; transferable; negotiable, as a bill of exchange. … [Read more...] about ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE CONTRACT
A contract that is assignable. The benefits of the control flow to the party to whom the contract is assigned. … [Read more...] about ASSIGNABLE CONTRACT
ASSIGNATION
A Scotch law term equivalent to assignment, (g. v.) Assignatus utitur jure anctoris. An assignee is clothed with the rights of his principal. Halk. Max. p. 14; Broom, Max. 465. … [Read more...] about ASSIGNATION