Definition of Consign

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Consign

To give, transfer, or deliver, in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another, or into a different state, with the sense of fixedness in that state, or permanence of possession; as, to consign the body to the grave.

To give in charge; to commit; to intrust.

To send or address (by bill of lading or otherwise) to an agent or correspondent in another place, to be cared for or sold, or for the use of such correspondent; as, to consign a cargo or a ship; to consign goods.

To assign; to devote; to set apart.

To stamp or impress; to affect.

To submit; to surrender or yield one's self.

To yield consent; to agree; to acquiesce.

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Consign Translations

consign in French is consignent, consignez, consignons

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