transferee

noun

trans·​fer·​ee ˌtran(t)s-(ˌ)fər-ˈē How to pronounce transferee (audio)
1
: a person to whom a conveyance is made
2
: a person who is transferred

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In that case, the transferee’s corporate AMT basis in the asset received is determined under section 358, substituting the transferee’s corporate AMT basis in the domestic corporation securities for the regular tax basis. — Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 This execution lien essentially follows the money to wherever the money goes so that the creditor may assert a superior right to the funds over those of any transferee of those funds. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

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circa 1736, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of transferee was circa 1736

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transferee

noun
trans·​fer·​ee ˌtrans-ˌfər-ˈē How to pronounce transferee (audio)
: a person to whom something is transferred or conveyed
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