bill of sale
Americannoun
noun
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
I have the bill of sale, which lists $71 for a heater and $3.95 for the cigarette lighter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 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
He had the bill of sale from Ulibarri buttoned in his shirt pocket just in case.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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