at|torn´ment

at|torn´ment
at|torn «uh TURN», Law.
–v.t.
to assign to another; transfer.
–v.i.
1. to acknowledge the relation of tenant to a new landlord.
2. to transfer homage and service to a new feudal lord.
[< Old French atorner transfer, appoint < a- to + torner < Latin tornāre to turn]
at|torn´ment, noun.

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