consignations

/ˌkɑnsɪɡˈneɪʃənz/
noun
  1. The act of sending goods or property to someone, especially for sale or safekeeping.
    • The consignations of fresh fruit arrived at the market early in the morning.
    • The warehouse received several consignations of medical supplies for the relief effort.
    • Our company handles consignations of artwork to galleries around the world.
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