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attorn Definition

at·torn (ə tʉrn′)

intransitive verb

  1. Feudal Law to transfer homage and service from one feudal lord to another
  2. to agree to continue as tenant under a new landlord

Etymology: ME attournen < OFr atourner < a- (L ad), to + torner, turn

attorn Related Forms
at·torn′·ment noun
attorn Law Definition

v

  1. To turn over or transfer something to another.
  2. To acknowledge a new landlord and agree to become his or her tenant.