Shipment
/ˈʃɪpmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of transporting goods from one place to another.
The shipment of electronics arrived on time.
- (n.) The goods or cargo transported in a single delivery.
The shipment includes 100 units of furniture.
Forms
- shipments
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Commentary
In legal contexts, clearly distinguish between the act of shipping and the goods being shipped to avoid ambiguity.
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