Parcel Delivery
/ˈpɑrsəl dɪˈlɪvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal service involving the transport and delivery of packages or goods from a sender to a recipient under a contract of carriage or common carrier arrangement.
The parcel delivery service was liable for the damage incurred during transit.
Forms
- parcel delivery
- parcel deliveries
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify whether the parcel delivery is performed under a contractual agreement or as a common carrier service, as liability standards differ.
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