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cessão

substantivo

full

assignment

noun

Definitions of assignment

English

a complete transfer of ownership

The assignment of shares for the benefit of spouses is not subject to restriction.

English

a position or work that is given to someone to do as part of their job or studies

I have to finish this assignment by the end of the week.

English

transfer of rights under an agreement

The contract expressly prohibited assignment of any contractual rights.