Attorn

Origin

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

Full definition of attorn

Verb

1. (intransitive, legal) To transfer one's obligations to a person to another person.
2. (intransitive, legal) To consent to the transfer of one's obligations as tenant under a lease to a new landlord.

Synonyms

• traditio brevi manu

Derived terms

• attornment
• attorney