Words Like ATTORN
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2 Alternative Words Similar to attorn
7 definitions of attorn
1
To turn over to another; transfer; assign.
2
In old English law, to turn or transfer, as homage or service, to a new possessor, and accept tenancy under him.
3
In feudal law, to turn or transfer homage and service from one lord to another.
4
In modern law, to acknowledge being the tenant of one who was not the landlord originally, but claims to have become such.
5
To transfer one's obligations to a person to another person.
6
To consent to the transfer of one's obligations as tenant under a lease to a new landlord.
7
acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord