Trade Ledger
/ˈtreɪd ˈlɛdʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) A detailed record of all trading transactions made by a business, used for financial and legal accountability.
The accountant reviewed the trade ledger to verify the company's import and export transactions.
Forms
- trade ledger
- trade ledgers
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Commentary
The trade ledger is a critical document in commercial law, evidencing transactional history and supporting due diligence in disputes or audits.
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