consigner

/kən'sainə/ Cách viết khác : (consignor) /kən'sainə/

Thân thiện

The consigner hands the package to the shipping clerk.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The person who delivers over or commits merchandise: A "consigner" is the individual or entity that sends goods to another party (the consignee), typically for sale, transport, or safekeeping, while retaining ownership of the goods until they are sold or transferred.

Usage

• The term "consigner" is used in legal, commercial, and logistical contexts to identify the party initiating a shipment or consignment.
• It specifies the sender who entrusts goods to another.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The consigner is responsible for ensuring the goods are properly packaged for shipment.
  • As the consigner, she retained ownership of the artwork until it was purchased at the gallery.

Advanced Usage

• Legal and Commercial Context: In a consignment agreement, the consigner authorizes the consignee to sell the goods on their behalf. The consigner bears the risk of loss until the sale is completed.
  • The contract clearly outlined the obligations of the consigner and the consignee.

Variants and Related Words

• Consignor (noun): An alternative spelling with the same meaning as "consigner."
  • The consignor listed the items for sale in the antique shop.
• Consign (verb): To send or deliver (goods) to an agent for sale or custody.
  • She decided to consign her old furniture to a second-hand store.
• Consignment (noun): A batch of goods sent or delivered, especially for sale.
  • The store sells clothing on consignment.

Synonyms

• Shipper: One who sends goods by carrier.
• Sender: One who causes something to be sent.
• Principal: In an agency relationship, the person who authorizes an agent to act.

Antonyms

• Consignee (noun): The person or party to whom goods are consigned or shipped.
  • The consignee must sign for the delivery.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the person who delivers over or commits merchandise

Từ đồng nghĩa

• consignor