attorn

intr.v., -torned, -torn·ing, -torns.
To agree to remain as a tenant of property after the transfer of its ownership.

[Middle English attournen, from Old French atorner, to assign to : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + torner, to turn; see turn.]

attornment at·torn'ment n.

Transfer or turn over money or property to another; recognize a new property owner as the landlord. See Attornment.

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To turn over money, rent, or goods to another. To assign to a specific function or service.

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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord, of tenants

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