one to whom a thing is assigned
one to whom rights or property is being transferred
one who is appointed to act or speak in place of another; an agent
One who benefits or receives an advantage.
One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.
One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.
Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.
Bestowed as a gratuity.