gratuitous assignmentglossary / gratuitous assignment An assignment not given for value; esp., an assignment given or taken as security for — or in total or partial satisfaction of — a preexisting obligation. [Cases: Assignments 54. C.J.S. Assignments § 60.] 词条贡献者 译员黎川,在一家顶尖澳洲律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译,专注翻译各种与澳大利亚业务有关的法律文件。