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bill of sale

American  

noun

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

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

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A person is not the owner of jewellery they are making payments for under a lease, rental, hire-purchase or bill of sale agreement.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

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 • Dec. 13, 2024

A Washington Post reporter visited the address listed on the bill of sale, and did not find the company there.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023

“Well, get out the accounts and I’ll make you a bill of sale on that place.”

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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