consignation
consignation · consignations
The act of consigningThe act of consigning.
/ˌkɒnsɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of consigning.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)The act of ratifying or establishing; confirmation.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A stamp; an indication.
, "Of Growth in Sin" The most certain consignations of an excellent virtue.
Origin
From Latin cōnsignātiō (“written proof, document”).From Latin cōnsignātiō (“written proof, document”).
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Forms
plural: consignations| Singular | consignation |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable