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Consignee

Someone to whom goods are consigned.  The consignee takes possession of the goods and usually puts them on sale with the aim of paying the owner from the proceeds.

See Consignor (contrast).

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

A person or business to whom something is consigned, typically goods for sale or delivery.

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:13 pm