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 one 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