attorn

English

Etymology

From Middle English attournen, from Old French atorner (“designate”), from a- (“to”) + torner (“turn”).

Verb

attorn (third-person singular simple present attorns, present participle attorning, simple past and past participle attorned)

1. (intransitive, law) To transfer one's obligations from a person to another person.
2. (intransitive, law) To consent to the transfer of one's obligations as tenant under a lease to a new landlord.
3. (intransitive, law) To acknowledge the jurisdiction of (a particular court) over one's dispute.

Synonyms

• traditio brevi manu

Derived terms

• attornment
• attorney

Anagrams

• Arnott, ratton