Unloading
/ˌʌnˈloʊdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of removing goods or cargo from a ship, vehicle, or aircraft, often regulated in commercial and maritime law.
The unloading of the cargo was delayed due to customs inspections.
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Commentary
Typically used in shipping and transport law contexts; precise timing and responsibility for unloading may affect risk and liability.
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