Hypernym

noun

a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery

security 4

noun

a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

negotiable bill of lading 1

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English

Definition

a bill of lading that may be traded in much the same way as the cargo, and even borrowed against if desired, which allows banks to use it as collateral.

Examples

1.Negotiable bill of lading is a very important and common document used in export and import trade globally.

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