Dictionary Definition
consignor n : the person who delivers over or
commits merchandise [syn: consigner]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
- The person who sends a consignment to a consignee
Extensive Definition
The consignor, in a contract
of carriage, is the person sending a shipment to be delivered
whether by land, sea or air. Some carriers, such as national postal
entities, use the term "sender" or "shipper" but in the event of a
legal dispute the proper and technical term "consignor" will
generally be used.
If Jones sends a widget to Smith via Fred's
Delivery Service, Jones is the consignor and Smith is the consignee.