bill of lading

[bil uhv ley-ding]

noun

Commerce.

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

bill of lading

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bill of lading¹

First recorded in 1590–1600