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In Genesis a derelict property is made over to him (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assignee

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'made over to him' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'in genesis a derelict property' is the wordplay.
'genesis a' anagrams to 'ASSIGNEE'.
Though, I am not clear how this is indicated.

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for assignee that I've seen before include "Property is transferred to him" , "One receiving property" , "One to whom legal right is transferred" , "One to whom a right or liability is transferred" , "He's given" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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