Meaning of the word "bill of lading" in English
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bill of lading
US /ˌbɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/
UK /ˌbɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/

Noun
1.
a detailed list of a ship's cargo in the form of a receipt given by the master of the ship to the person consigning the goods
Example:
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The shipping company issued a bill of lading for the goods.
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You need the bill of lading to claim your cargo at the port.
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