alienee

noun

alien·​ee ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnē 

ˌāl-yə-

: one to whom property is transferred

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

alienee

noun

alien·​ee ˌā-lē-ə-ˈnē, ˌāl-yə- 

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