transferee

American  

[trans-fuh-ree] / ˌtræns fəˈri /

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.

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transferee British  

/ ˌtrænsfəˈriː /

noun

1. property law a person to whom property is transferred

2. a person who is transferred

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Etymology

Origin of transferee

First recorded in 1730–40; transfer + -ee

Compare meaning

How does transferee compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• transferor vs. transferee

Example Sentences

Officials didn't elaborate on how serious the injuries suffered by the other transferees were.

From BBC

Now, in addition to asking if the purchaser is “the actual transferee/buyer,” the form asks if the purchaser intends to sell the firearm “in furtherance of any felony” or to a prohibited person.

From Los Angeles Times

The new term "first-year student" will also refer to transferees, military veterans and others who aren’t arriving on campus straight from high school, he added.

From Fox News

Hung’s friend falsely represented that he was the transferee of the gun instead of Hung, according to an FBI affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, the affidavit alleges, Hung’s friend falsely represented that he was the transferee of the gun instead of Hung.

From Los Angeles Times