bill of sale

noun

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

bill of sale

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bill of sale¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

There Borrochson executed a bill-of-sale of the stock, fixtures, and safe, in which he swore that he was their sole owner.

From Project Gutenberg

He would not have been taken aback had Black calmly produced a bill-of-sale.

From Project Gutenberg

In the eyes of the Moors this is nothing less than a bill-of-sale on the Empire.

From Project Gutenberg

Cattle are conveyed from one owner to another by bill-of-sale.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• sales check
• sales receipt
• sales slip