bill of lading

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === bill of lading (plural bills of lading) (shipping) A document issued by a carrier (e.g. master of a ship or the ship owner's agent) to a shipper listing a ship's cargo, acknowledging receipt of said cargo, and specifying terms for its delivery. Coordinate terms: bill of sale, bill of materials, bill of quantities Near-synonyms: manifest, bill of goods ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====