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.-in england, the persons appointed, under a commission of bankruptcy, to manage the estate of a bankrupt for the benefit of his creditors.