consignation

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: con=sig=na=tion

CIDE DICTIONARY

consignation, n. [L. consignatio written proof, document: cf. F. consignation comsignation.].

•  The act of consigning; the act of delivering or committing to another person, place, or state.  [1913 Webster]

  "So is despair a certain consignation to eternal ruin."  [1913 Webster]
•  The act of ratifying or establishing, as if by signing; confirmation; ratification.  [1913 Webster]

  "A direct consignation of pardon."  [1913 Webster]
•  A stamp; an indication; a sign.  [1913 Webster]

  "The most certain consignations of an excellent virtue."  [1913 Webster]