Consegnazione

Consegnazione is the act or result of delivering or assigning something from one party to another. The term, derived from the verb consegnare, is used in Italian to denote a formal or juridically relevant handover, not merely the physical giving of an object. It traces back to Latin consignare, meaning to consign or entrust.

In civil and commercial contexts, consegnazione refers to the transfer of possession or title of goods, or to the handing over of documents or assets under a contract or regulation. It marks the moment when risk, ownership, or responsibility passes from one party to another and is often documented by a receipt or signed form. The phrase passaggio di consegna is commonly used to describe this moment in contracts, sales, leases, and similar transactions.

In administration, public procurement, and archives, consegnazione designates the formal handing over of documents, records, or responsibilities to a person, authority, or institution, typically in accordance with established procedures. It is used to emphasize the procedural and official dimension of the transfer, rather than merely the act of giving.

Distinctions and synonyms: consegnazione is closer to a formal transfer or assignment, while consegna tends to denote the everyday act of delivering. Related terms include trasferimento (transfer), conferimento (awarding or conferral), and attribuzione (allocation or attribution). The exact usage can vary by legal or institutional context, but both terms revolve around the idea of handing over from one party to another.