Affix means to attach something. Some common uses of the term “affix” in a legal sense include:
- In the context of real estate, the term “affix” means to attach something to real estate in a permanent way. For example, planting trees or constructing a building on real estate property.
- Affixed items are permanent and cannot be picked up and moved away.
- Affix may also be used to refer to the act of signing or sealing a document. For example, affixing one's signature to a note.
[Last updated in November of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]