Cŏn'-sig-nā'tion, n.
n. [Lat. consignatio, Fr. consignation, It. consignazione, consegnazione.]
Sense 1. The act of consigning; the act of delivering or committing to another person, place, or state. [Obs.] So is despite a certain consignation to eternal ruin. Bp. Taylor.
Sense 2. The act of ratifying or establishing, as if by signing; confirmation. “A direct consignation of pardon.” Bp. Taylor.
Sense 3. A stamp; an indication; a sign. [Obs.] “The most certain consignations of an excellent value.” Bp. Taylor.