Assignment

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Assignment?

The act of transferring an interest in property or some right (such as contract benefits) to another. A contract may prohibit an assignment by a party to the contract and it may grant the right to assign to another party. Some contracts are specified to be non-assignable by any party.

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