Definition of "consignments" [consignments]

• Plural form of consignment. (noun)

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• "Whoever sent those consignments is supposed to sort out the issue of the consignees."
• "In the auction world, Christie's says consignments from the Los Angeles region have tripled in the past year."
• "Fourth Geneva also prohibits collective punishment; the use of human shields; private property destruction; torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; denying the population adequate amounts of food and medical supplies; and assuring free passage of all "consignments" intended for civilian purposes."