riconsegna

Riconsegna is an Italian noun referring to the act of returning something to its owner, issuer, or custodian after it has been delivered, borrowed, or used. The term is formed from the prefix re- (“again”) and consegna (“delivery” or “handover”). It is closely related to but distinct from consegna (delivery) and restituzione (restitution).

Common contexts for riconsegna include libraries and rental services, where patrons return borrowed books, media, or equipment. It also appears in administrative and archival settings, where documents or records are returned to an archive, office, or issuing authority after use or processing. In contractual or property matters, riconsegna denotes restoring possession to the rightful owner or to the entity that originally lent or entrusted the item.

In logistics and postal services, riconsegna can describe a second delivery attempt after an initial failure or the eventual return of a shipment to the sender, depending on the handling rules of the carrier. The precise usage can vary by institution or industry, but the core idea remains the re-entrustment of an item to its appropriate holder.

Usage notes: riconsegna emphasizes the return process rather than the initial handover. It is commonly contrasted with consegna (delivery) and restituzione (restitution) in discussions of asset management, lending, and inventory procedures. See also restituzione, consegna.