Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition

Consignation

Conˊsig-na′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
consignatio
written proof, document: cf. F.
consignation
comsignation.]
1.
The act of consigning; the act of delivering or committing to another person, place, or state.
[Obs.]
So is despair a certain
consignation
to eternal ruin.
Jer. Taylor.
2.
The act of ratifying or establishing, as if by signing; confirmation; ratification.
A direct
consignation
of pardon.
Jer. Taylor.
3.
A stamp; an indication; a sign.
[Obs.]
The most certain
consignations
of an excellent virtue.
Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition

Consignation

CONSIGNATION

,
Noun.
The act of consigning; the act of delivering or committing to another person, place or state.
Despair is certain consignation to eternal ruin. [Little used. See Consignment.]

Definition 2024

consignation

consignation

English

Noun

consignation ‎(plural consignations)

  1. The act of consigning.
    • Jeremy Taylor
      So is despair a certain consignation to eternal ruin.
  2. (obsolete) The act of ratifying or establishing, as if signing; confirmation.
    • Jeremy Taylor
      A direct consignation of pardon.
  3. (obsolete) A stamp; an indication.
    • Jeremy Taylor
      The most certain consignations of an excellent virtue.

Anagrams

French

Noun

consignation f ‎(plural consignations)

  1. consignation

Etymology

Latin consignatio ‎(“written proof, document”).

Similar Results