bill of sale
noun
a document transferring title in personal property from seller to buyer. Abbreviation: b.s., B.S., b/s
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Nearby words
- bill of indictment,
- bill of lading,
- bill of particulars,
- bill of quantities,
- bill of rights,
- billable,
- billabong,
- billander,
- billbergia,
- billboard
Origin of bill of sale
First recorded in 1600–10
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Examples from the Web for bill of sale
There Borrochson executed a bill-of-sale of the stock, fixtures, and safe, in which he swore that he was their sole owner.
The Competitive Nephew|Montague GlassIn the eyes of the Moors this is nothing less than a bill-of-sale on the Empire.
Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond|Budgett MeakinCattle are conveyed from one owner to another by bill-of-sale.
Wells Brothers|Andy Adams
bill of sale
noun
law a deed transferring personal property, either outright or as security for a loan or debt
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