order bill of lading

American  

noun

1. a bill of lading that is issued to the order of a shipper or consignee for delivery of the goods and that can be transferred by endorsement to third parties.

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order bill of lading

The consignee then gets possession of the order bill of lading, which entitles him to possession of the goods.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose

An order bill of lading is much like a check, in that it can be assigned to another person.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose

At the same time the shipper's bank sends a letter to the First National Bank of your city enclosing the order bill of lading with draft drawn on you for collection.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose

An order bill of lading is one that may be transferred upon indorsement.

From Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) by Eaton, Seymour