bill of lading 1

noundomain: communication

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

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

Synonyms

waybill 1
a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery

Hyponym

direct bill of lading 1

noun

a bill of lading issued when the shipment was delivered by the same vessel that picked it up.

through bill of lading 1

noun

a bill of lading issued when the shipment passes through different modes of transport or different distribution centers.

negotiable bill of lading 1

noun

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.