assignation
Americannoun
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an appointment for a meeting, especially a lover's secret rendezvous.
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the act of assigning; assignment.
noun
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a secret or forbidden arrangement to meet, esp one between lovers
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the act of assigning; assignment
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law another word for assignment
Other Word Forms
- reassignation noun
Etymology
Origin of assignation
1400–50; late Middle English assignacioun < Latin assignātiōn- (stem of assignātiō ). See assign, -ation
Example Sentences
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While maintaining a fragile—and heartrending—composure, Ms. Manville’s Jocasta also reveals that she was not Laius’ only victim; it is implied that he was killed while heading to some sort of unsavory assignation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
A Scottish government spokesperson added that the assignation statement, which transfers rights to another party, was made in accordance with the relevant legislation.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025
Jerry Zaks’ determinedly sunny production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” is content to serve as an assignation between a megastar and his legion of fans.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2022
The lucrative assignation of World Cup soccer venues depended on the highest bidder.
From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2022
Scarcely would the memories of past hours rise hazily within her, scarcely would she think of the assignation for the following day.
From The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java by Couperus, Louis
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