articles of agreement
noun (used with a plural verb) Nautical.
a contract between the captain of a ship and a crew member regarding stipulations of a voyage, signed prior to and upon termination of a voyage.
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Nearby words
article, article numbering, article of faith, articled, articles, articles of agreement, articles of association, articles of confederation, articles of war, articular, articular capsule
Also called shipping articles.
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