Meaning of the word "bill of lading" in English

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bill of lading

US /ˌbɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/
UK /ˌbɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/
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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:
The shipping company issued a bill of lading for the goods.
You need the bill of lading to claim your cargo at the port.
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