Bill of lading


a written receipt given by a carrier for goods accepted for transportation.
Abbreviation: b.l., B.L., b/l, B/L.
noun
(in foreign trade) a document containing full particulars of goods shipped or for shipment Usual US and Canadian name waybill

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