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Consignee: meaning, definitions and examples

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consignee

 

[ kənˈsɪɡni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shipping transaction

A consignee is an individual or business that receives goods shipped by a carrier. In a shipping transaction, the consignee is typically the person or organization to whom the seller (or consignor) delivers the goods. The consignee is responsible for accepting the shipment and, upon receipt, takes ownership of the merchandise. They may be required to sign a bill of lading or a receipt to acknowledge the delivery. The roles and responsibilities of the consignee can vary depending on the terms of the contract.

Synonyms

addressee, receiver, recipient

Examples of usage

  • The consignee signed for the package upon delivery.
  • As the consignee, she is responsible for inspecting the goods.
  • The company listed John Doe as the consignee for the shipment.
  • The consignee must provide accurate information for customs clearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "consignee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consignatário

🇮🇳 प्राप्तकर्ता

🇩🇪 Empfänger

🇮🇩 penerima

🇺🇦 одержувач

🇵🇱 odbiorca

🇯🇵 受取人

🇫🇷 destinataire

🇪🇸 consignatario

🇹🇷 alıcı

🇰🇷 수취인

🇸🇦 المستلم

🇨🇿 příjemce

🇸🇰 prijímateľ

🇨🇳 收件人

🇸🇮 prejemnik

🇮🇸 móttakandi

🇰🇿 алушы

🇬🇪 მიღებული

🇦🇿 alıcı

🇲🇽 consignatario

Etymology

The term 'consignee' originates from the late 19th century and is derived from the Latin word 'consignare', which means 'to assign or designate'. This is a combination of 'con-', meaning 'together', and 'signare', meaning 'to sign'. The term was first used in English in the context of shipping and trade, representing the party receiving goods from a consignor. Over time, the definition has evolved but continues to focus on the role of the consignee in transactional shipping processes. The usage of the term has become widespread in fields such as logistics, law, and distribution, emphasizing its importance in conveying ownership and responsibility within the supply chain.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,217, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.