die Abtretung
Translation
assignment, cession, transfer, resignation
Examples
Die Abtretung der Forderung ist wirksam.
The assignment of the claim is valid.
Die Abtretung von Gebieten führte zu Protesten.
The cession of territories led to protests.
Grammar Patterns
the assignment of ((sth.)) to ((sb.)) Die Abtretung der Rechte an den Verlag war schnell erledigt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assignment, transfer, cession; Antonyms: acceptance, acquisition
Etymology
From the verb 'abtreten' (to cede, resign). 'ab-' (away) + 'treten' (to step). The '-ung' suffix forms a feminine noun. It literally means 'a stepping away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stepping away' from a right or territory. This act of 'stepping away' is the 'Abtretung'.