Waybill

//ˈweɪ.bɪl// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo.
  2. 2
    a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To provide (cargo) with a waybill document. transitive

    "[…] the Association may counteract the tendency to place an embargo on the free movement of freight in order to perpetuate an inadequate system of waybilling and rewaybilling at junction points."

Synonyms

All synonyms
bill of ladingbill of lading

Example

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"[…] the Association may counteract the tendency to place an embargo on the free movement of freight in order to perpetuate an inadequate system of waybilling and rewaybilling at junction points."

Etymology

From way + bill.

Related phrases

bill of lading

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