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alienee

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alien·​ee | \ ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnē How to pronounce alienee (audio) , ˌāl-yə- \

Definition of alienee

: one to whom property is transferred

First Known Use of alienee

1531, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alienee

borrowed from Anglo-French aliené "alienated tenant," noun derivative of past participle of aliener "to transfer or surrender property rights" — more at alien entry 3

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“Alienee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alienee. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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alienee

noun
alien·​ee | \ ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnē, ˌāl-yə- How to pronounce alienee (audio) \

Legal Definition of alienee

: a person to whom property or a property right has been alienated

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