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

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Related Words for 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 shipmentUsual US and Canadian name: waybill

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