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Noun bill of lading has 1 sense
- bill of lading, waybill - a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery
--1 is a kind of receipt
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Term: bill of lading
Description:
A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of goods for shipment. It serves as both a contract of carriage and a receipt of goods.
Senses:
- Noun: A document that provides detailed information about a shipment, including the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.
- Noun: The act of transferring the title of goods from the shipper to the carrier in exchange for transportation.
- Noun: A negotiable instrument that can be used as collateral for obtaining financing.
Sample Sentences:
- The bill of lading listed the contents of the shipment as 100 units of electronics.
- The shipper signed the bill of lading, officially transferring ownership of the goods to the carrier.
- The business used the bill of lading as collateral to secure a loan for expansion.
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