transferee

[ trans-fuh-ree ]

noun

1. a person who is transferred or removed, as from one place to another.
2. Law. a person to whom a transfer is made, as of property.

transferee

/ ˌtrænsfəˈriː /

noun

1. property law a person to whom property is transferred
2. a person who is transferred

Word History and Origins

Origin of transferee¹

First recorded in 1730–40; transfer + -ee

Example Sentences

By transferring it in a way whereby the transferee becomes the holder or owner.

From Project Gutenberg

In the transfer of shares, do you require the name of the transferee to be submitted and approved before the transfer is made?

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Each is "a transferee by virtue of section 18 of a limited portion of the copyright in that particular composition."

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An assignment of a chattel mortgage apart from the debt secured, passes no interest to the transferee.

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But when the negotiation is by delivery only, the warranty extends in favor of no holder other than the immediate transferee.

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