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bill of lading

bill of lad·ing
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bil uhv, ov ley-ding]
    • /bɪl ʌv, ɒv ˈleɪ dɪŋ/
    • /bɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bil uhv, ov ley-ding]
    • /bɪl ʌv, ɒv ˈleɪ dɪŋ/

Definitions of bill of lading words

  • noun bill of lading (in foreign trade) a document containing full particulars of goods shipped or for shipment 3
  • noun bill of lading a document issued to a shipper by a carrier describing the goods to be shipped, acknowledging their receipt, and stating the terms of the contract for their carriage 3
  • noun bill of lading A bill of lading is a document containing full details of goods that are being transported by ship. 3
  • noun bill of lading A bill of lading is a document containing full details of goods that are being shipped. 3
  • noun bill of lading a written receipt given by a carrier for goods accepted for transportation. Abbreviation: b.l., B.L., b/l, B/L. 1
  • noun bill of lading shipment list 1
See all 7 definitions of bill of lading

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Origin of bill of lading

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600

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Parts of speech for Bill of lading

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Bill of lading

bill of lading popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for bill of lading

noun bill of lading

  • docket — Also called trial docket. a list of cases in court for trial, or the names of the parties who have cases pending.
  • invoice — an itemized bill for goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms.
  • manifest — readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
  • b/l — bill of lading
  • waybill — a list of goods sent by a common carrier, as a railroad, with shipping directions.
All 5 Synonyms of bill of lading

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