The consignor is the party to a contract that dispatches goods to another party on
consignment
Consignment is a process whereby a person gives permission to another party to take care of their property while retaining full ownership of the property until the item is sold to the final buyer. It is generally done during auctions, shipping, ...
. In a
contract of carriage, is the
party
A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a Hospitality, host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration or celebration of a special occasion. A party will oft ...
sending a shipment to be delivered whether by land, sea or air.
Some
carriers, such as
national postal entities, use the term "sender" or "shipper" but in the event of a legal dispute the proper and technical term "consignor" will generally be used.
References
{{Authority control
Freight transport
Transport law