assignation /æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/ noun3 •The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.This order being taken in the senate, as touching the appointment and assignation of those provinces. — 1659 •An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.While nymphs take treats, or assignations give. — 1714 •A making over by transfer of title; assignment. formsassignations