What is "consignation"

Consignation \Con`sig*na"tion\, n. [L. consignatio written proof, document: cf. F. consignation comsignation.]

1. 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.

2. The act of ratifying or establishing, as if by signing; confirmation; ratification.

   A direct consignation of pardon.
   --Jer. Taylor.

3. A stamp; an indication; a sign. [Obs.]

   The most certain consignations of an excellent virtue.
   --Jer. Taylor.

n. 1 The act of consigning. 2 (context obsolete English) The act of ratifying or establishing, as if signing; confirmation. 3 (context obsolete English) A stamp; an indication.