consignee

[ kon-sahy-nee, -si-, kuh n-sahy- ]

/ ˌkɒn saɪˈni, -sɪ-, kən saɪ- /

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noun

a person or party to whom something, usually merchandise, is consigned.

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Origin of consignee

First recorded in 1780–90; consign + -ee

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Didn't I tender the consignee a beautiful oath, master Wilder?
The Red Rover|James Fenimore Cooper
When the goods arrive at their destination, the consignee is notified and is sent a freight bill showing the freight charges.
Business English|Rose Buhlig
For advising the consignee of the arrival of his goods a charge of 1d.
Railway Rates: English and Foreign|J. Grierson
The charge for expressage may be either paid by shipper or collected from the consignee.
The Express Companies of the United States|Bert Benedict

It is picked up at the door of the shipper and delivered at the door of the consignee, entailing only two handlings.
'Return Loads' to Increase Transport Resources by Avoiding Waste of Empty Vehicle Running.|US Government

British Dictionary definitions for consignee

consignee

/ (ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː) /

noun

a person, agent, organization, etc, to which merchandise is consigned

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consignee

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consignee

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