bill of lading

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noun

a written receipt given by a carrier for goods accepted for transportation. Abbreviation: b.l., B.L., b/l, B/L

Origin of bill of lading

First recorded in 1590–1600

Words nearby bill of lading

bill of exchange, bill of fare, bill of goods, bill of health, bill of indictment, bill of lading, bill of particulars, bill of quantities, bill of rights, bill of sale, billable

Words related to bill of lading

docket, invoice, manifest, waybill

British Dictionary definitions for bill of lading

bill of lading

noun

(in foreign trade) a document containing full particulars of goods shipped or for shipment Usual US and Canadian name: waybill