Consign
v. t.-
To give, transfer, or deliver, in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another, or into a different state, with the sense of fixedness in that state, or permanence of possession;
as, to .consign the body to the grave - To give in charge; to commit; to intrust.
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(Com.) To send or address (by bill of lading or otherwise) to an agent or correspondent in another place, to be cared for or sold, or for the use of such correspondent;
as, to .consign a cargo or a ship; toconsign goods - To assign; to devote; to set apart.
- To stamp or impress; to affect.
v. i.
- To submit; to surrender or yield one's self.
- To yield consent; to agree; to acquiesce.