As'sig-nā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. assignation, Lat. assignatio, from assignare.]

1. The act of assigning or allotting. “This order being taken in the senate, as touching the appointment and assignment of those provinces.” Holland.
2. An appointment of time and place for meeting;—used chiefly of love meetings.

While nymphs take treats, or assignations give. Pope. 3. A making over by transfer of title. [See ASSIGNMENT.]