01 n. The act of consigning; the act of delivering or committing to another person, place, or state.
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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.
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The act of ratifying or establishing, as if by signing; confirmation; ratification.“A direct consignation of pardon.” — Jer. Taylor.
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A stamp; an indication; a sign.[Obs.]“The most certain consignations of an excellent virtue.” — Jer. Taylor.