Warehousing
/ˈwɛərhaʊzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal practice or business of storing goods or merchandise for safekeeping, often under regulated conditions.
The company entered into a warehousing agreement to store its imported goods securely.
- (n.) The holding of securities or commodities as collateral for financing, subject to legal controls.
The bank required warehousing of the commodity before releasing the loan funds.
Forms
- warehousing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, warehousing can refer both to physical storage and to the holding of assets as security; drafting should clarify the usage to avoid ambiguity.
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