To Assign
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
contracts, practice. 1. To make a right over to another; as to assign an estate, an annuity, a bond, &c. over to another. 5 John. Rep. 391. 2. To appoint; as to appoint a deputy, &c. Justices are also said to be assigned to keep the peace. 3. To set forth or point out, as to “ assign errors,” to show where the error is committed; or to assign false judgment, to show wherein it was unjust. F. N. B. 19.