Definition of "consignee" [con•sign•ee]

• The one to whom something, such as goods or merchandise, is consigned. (noun)

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• "The presumption, in the absence of proof, is, that the consignee is the agent of the shipper."
• "Why say that the goods belonged to "subjects of the King of Italy," when the consignee was the real owner?"
• "The person to whom the goods are shipped is the "consignee"."