ˌkänsigˈnāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin consignation-, consignatio sealing, marking, branding, from Latin, written proof, document, from consignatus (past participle of consignare ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of marking with the sign of the cross
2. : a deposit of something a person owes tendered under judicial sanction by a debtor or a surrender of money by one claiming no interest therein to abide the determination of the rights of competing claimants
3. archaic : confirmatory indication by or as if by a sign or token
the Scriptures having their consignation from God
4. obsolete : the act of consigning (as to another person or to a state) : committing, entrusting