attorn

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

To transfer one's obligations from one person to another person.
intransitive
To consent to the transfer of one's obligations as tenant under a lease to a new landlord.
intransitive
To acknowledge the jurisdiction of (a particular court) over one's dispute.
intransitive

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

attorned attorney attorneyed attorning attorns attract

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