bill of sale

American  

noun

1. a document transferring title in personal property from seller to buyer. b.s., B.S., b/s

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bill of sale British  

noun

1. law a deed transferring personal property, either outright or as security for a loan or debt

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Etymology

Origin of bill of sale

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Lapaseotes was accused of not having a bill of sale for about 460 of her own calves before moving them from her ranch to her family’s feedlot, one of the largest in Nebraska.

From The Wall Street Journal

He dug up the car’s original bill of sale, which had a vehicle identification number.

From The Wall Street Journal

When asked where his bill of sale was, Thomas said it burned up in a 2006 fire that destroyed his home in Morgan Hill.

From Los Angeles Times

Many state departments of motor vehicles or Secretary of State websites provide templated bills of sale or other required paperwork.

From Seattle Times

The agencies asked the museum for documentation related to the pieces, ranging from invoices and bills of sale to import and export documents and provenance research.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• sales check
• sales receipt
• sales slip