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consignor

 

[ kənˈsaɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shipping

A person or company that sends goods to be sold or stored by another, especially a transport company.

Synonyms

sender, shipper, supplier

Examples of usage

  • The consignor is responsible for packaging the items properly before shipping them out.
  • The consignor must provide all necessary documentation for the shipment to be processed.
Context #2 | Noun

law

Someone who consigns goods to another's care, typically as part of a contract.

Synonyms

assignor, deliverer, provider

Examples of usage

  • The consignor retains ownership of the goods until they are sold by the consignee.
  • The consignor may be liable for any damages to the goods during transportation.

Translations

Translations of the word "consignor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remetente

🇮🇳 प्रेषक

🇩🇪 Absender

🇮🇩 pengirim

🇺🇦 відправник

🇵🇱 nadawca

🇯🇵 発送者

🇫🇷 expéditeur

🇪🇸 remitente

🇹🇷 gönderen

🇰🇷 발송인

🇸🇦 مرسل

🇨🇿 odesílatel

🇸🇰 odosielateľ

🇨🇳 发货人

🇸🇮 pošiljatelj

🇮🇸 sendandi

🇰🇿 жөнелтуші

🇬🇪 გამგზავნი

🇦🇿 göndərən

🇲🇽 remitente

Etymology

The word 'consignor' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the French word 'consigner', meaning 'to entrust'. It was initially used in the context of shipping and trade, referring to someone who entrusts goods to another party for sale or transportation. Over time, the term has become widely used in logistics, law, and commerce to denote the sender or provider of goods in various transactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,402, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.