Consignment Note

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Definition: Consignment Note


Consignment Note


Full Definition of Consignment Note


A shipping agreement between the consignor of a shipment and the carrier of the shipment, which records the receipt of goods for shipment to a specified destination. The consignment note also specifies the consignee of the shipment and the fee for shipment, but unlike a bill of lading, is not a document of title. Also called a waybill.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Consignment Note are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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