Consignee
/kənˈsɪɡniː/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity to whom goods are shipped or delivered under a contract of carriage, typically the buyer or receiver in a shipment.
The consignee must inspect the goods upon arrival to confirm their condition.
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The term 'consignee' is crucial in commercial and transportation law, especially in bills of lading and contracts of carriage, to identify the party entitled to receive the goods.
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