consignee
a person or party to whom something, usually merchandise, is consigned.
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How to use consignee in a sentence
The bill must not be drawn or renewed after the goods have been surrendered to the purchaser or consignee.
Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsWhen the consignee accepts the draft, he receives the bill of lading, and is then permitted to put the coffee in a warehouse.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersIt can be picked up at the door of the shipper and delivered at the door of the consignee, entailing only two handlings.
The consignee then gets possession of the order bill of lading, which entitles him to possession of the goods.
Business English | Rose BuhligWhen the goods arrive at their destination, the consignee is notified and is sent a freight bill showing the freight charges.
Business English | Rose Buhlig
British Dictionary definitions for consignee
/ (ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː) /
a person, agent, organization, etc, to which merchandise is consigned
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