alienee
|al-i-en-ee|
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/ˌeɪliəˈniː/
recipient of transferred rights
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alienee' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aliené', where 'alien-' meant 'to transfer ownership'.
Historical Evolution
'aliené' transformed into the English word 'alienee' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who is transferred ownership', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person to whom property rights or interests are transferred.
The alienee received the property after the contract was signed.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 16:21