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consignee Definition

con·signee (kän′sīn ē′, kən sīn′ē)

noun

a person or dealer to whom something, esp. goods, is consigned

consignee Synonyms

consignee

n.

representative, factor, proctor, recipient; see agent 1, means 1, receiver 1.

consignee Law Definition

n

One who receives custody, but not ownership, of goods that are consigned. See also consignment.
consignee Usage Examples

Possessives

  • name: Consignee's name and spelling - can differ from buyer.

Converse of object

  • name: Under such a shipment the shipper retains the right to direct the carrier to deliver the goods to someone other than the named consignee.

Adjective modifier

  • authorized: The exception to this rule is the case of Authorized Consignees under 6.3. top ^ 9.4 What seals are used?

Modifies a noun

  • and/or: Must show full address ( not just PO Box No. ) of consignee and/or notify party.