Delivery Order
/ˈdɛlɪvəri ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A document issued by a carrier, warehouseman, or consignee directing the delivery of goods to a specified party, often used in shipping and logistics.
The consignee presented the delivery order to claim the cargo from the port.
- (n.) In mercantile law, an instruction or order from the owner or holder of goods to a third party to deliver the goods to a named person or bearer.
The delivery order authorized the warehouse to release the merchandise to the buyer.
Forms
- delivery order
- delivery orders
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Commentary
Distinct from a bill of lading, a delivery order constitutes an authorization for delivery rather than a document of title, making precise usage important in commercial transactions.
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