Warehouse Receipt
/ˈwɛəˌhaʊs rɪˈsiːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A document issued by a warehouse listing goods stored, evidencing title to the goods and enabling transfer or financing.
The seller provided a warehouse receipt to prove ownership of the stored cargo.
Forms
- warehouse receipt
- warehouse receipts
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Commentary
Warehouse receipts are central in secured transactions law; explicit terms should clarify negotiability and transferability.
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