Meaning
To transfer one's obligations from one person to another person.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English attournen, from Old French atorner (“designate”), from a- (“to”) + torner (“turn”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
traditio brevi manu
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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