consignor

American  

[kuhn-sahy-ner, kon-sahy-nawr] / kənˈsaɪ nər, ˌkɒn saɪˈnɔr /

Also consigner

noun

1. a person or company that consigns goods, merchandise, etc.

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consignor British  

/ kənˈsaɪnə, ˌkɒnsaɪˈnɔː, kənˈsaɪnə /

noun

1. a person, enterprise, etc, that consigns goods

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Etymology

Origin of consignor

First recorded in 1780–90; consign + -or ²

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Compare meaning

How does consignor compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• consignor vs. consignee

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

consignor

However, they are also permitted to rely only on what they are told by a trusted consignor - the technical term for a sender.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023

“They will not disclose the consignor who has provided these items or how they were acquired,” Petty’s family said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2023

However, the auction house said a consignor had purchased the discarded items in February.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2023

RR Auction is holding on to the lot for now, but ultimately, it’s up to the consignor to work something out with NASA, he said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022

One of these is signed by the consignor and the other by the transportation agent.

From Business Hints for Men and Women by Alfred Rochefort Calhoun

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