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'''An assignment''' is the transfer to another person of any property, real or personal.  

An '''assignment''' is the transfer to another person of any property, real or personal.  

In connection with shipments, an assignment is a term used in shipping in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the [[bill of lading]].<ref>U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [http://www.marad.dot.gov/publications/glossary/glossary.html]</ref>

In connection with shipments, an assignment is a term used in shipping in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the [[bill of lading]].<ref>U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [http://www.marad.dot.gov/publications/glossary/glossary.html]</ref>