\As`sign*ee"\, n. [F. assign['e], p. p. of assigner.
See {Assign}, v., and cf. {Assign} an assignee.] (Law)
   (a) A person to whom an assignment is made; a person
       appointed or deputed by another to do some act,
       perform some business, or enjoy some right, privilege,
       or property; as, an assignee of a bankrupt. See
       {Assignment}
   (c) . An assignee may be by special appointment or deed,
       or be created by jaw; as an executor. --Cowell.
       --Blount.
   (b) pl. In England, the persons appointed, under a
       commission of bankruptcy, to manage the estate of a
       bankrupt for the benefit of his creditors.