[
UK
/ɐsɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
]
NOUN
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the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state - a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
How To Use assignation In A Sentence
- Favourite spots for sneaked assignations are empty classrooms, deserted corridors and overgrown lots.
- The other is a lurid science fiction tale, made up by the woman's demon lover during assignations in rundown, disreputable places.
- There would be no assignations, no letters, no phone calls.
- It is believed that the original carnival was a much bigger and rowdier affair with fights, bear baitings and puppet shows, bull fights and secret assignations in gondolas.
- Alas, when the desired moment of assignation arrives, his beloved paramour is not to be found, and another girl offers to fill her place.
- Over the last few years, a vocal minority of local residents have raised objections to assignations by gay men in the Square in the middle of the night.
- New relationships, secret assignations and a dazzling necklace add to their complicated lives.
- Allegations and denials about country hideaways, romantic recordings and Princess Di's secret assignations fly in all directions.
- The scene contains elements of a fairy tale: the saleswoman is dressing Cinderella for her assignation with the prince, who has no idea at all that she is coming. A Quiet Genius
- She had an assignation with her boyfriend.
