assignation

[as-ig-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. an appointment for a meeting, especially a lover's secret rendezvous.

2. the act of assigning; assignment.

assignation

/ ˌæsɪɡˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. a secret or forbidden arrangement to meet, esp one between lovers

2. the act of assigning; assignment

3. law another word for assignment

Other Word Forms

• reassignation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assignation¹

1400–50; late Middle English assignacioun < Latin assignātiōn- (stem of assignātiō ). See assign, -ation

Word History and Origins

Origin of assignation¹

C14: from Old French, from Latin assignātiō a marking out; see _assign

Example Sentences

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.

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A Scottish government spokesperson added that the assignation statement, which transfers rights to another party, was made in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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The two arrange their assignations around playdates, and their kids were recently in contact.

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Their hanky-panky is foiled, but the attempted assignation seems completely random.

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Navarro doesn’t make any sound that would give Qavvik an indication of his performance, because this assignation isn’t about arousing him or the viewer.

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Related Words

• rendezvous 
• tryst