What is another word for Consignation?

Pronunciation: [kɒnsɪɡnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Consignation refers to the act of entrusting something to another person for safekeeping or disposal. It can also refer to the act of delivering goods to a consignee for sale. Synonyms for consignation include delivery, transfer, assignment, dispatch, and transference. Other synonyms include commission, relegation, transmission, and vesting. Additionally, the word can be substituted with terms such as allocation, appropriation, and dedication. In the context of the stock market, the term can be used interchangeably with the word "allocation". Whatever the context, synonyms for consignation are numerous and reflect the different ways in which one can entrust goods, money, or any other asset to another party.

Synonyms for Consignation:

What are the hypernyms for Consignation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Consignation

Heretofore the Queen of England had been her brother's guest, but now, on the eve of embarking, she was delivered over to the care of the Duke of Buckingham, and the deed of Consignation was signed by that nobleman and by the two French Ambassadors, to witness that the responsibility of the latter was ended.
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