assignation

/ˌæsɪɡˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. A secret meeting, especially between lovers.
    • The spy arranged an assignation to exchange the documents.
    • The novel begins with a romantic assignation in a Parisian café.
    • They planned a secret assignation in the garden at midnight.
  2. The act of assigning something, such as a task, role, or property.
    • The assignation of the contract to a new vendor was approved.
    • Her assignation as team leader came as a surprise.
    • The assignation of duties will happen at the morning meeting.
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