Consignor: meaning, definitions and examples
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consignor
[ kənˈsaɪnər ]
shipping
A person or company that sends goods to be sold or stored by another, especially a transport company.
Synonyms
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.
law
Someone who consigns goods to another's care, typically as part of a contract.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.