Waybill
/ˈweɪbɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A document issued by a carrier listing goods shipped and describing their destination, ownership, and handling instructions.
The driver handed me the waybill before unloading the cargo.
- (n.) A contract of carriage evidencing receipt of goods and terms of transport.
The waybill serves as evidence in disputes over delivery obligations.
Forms
- waybill
- waybills
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Commentary
Waybills differ from bills of lading mainly in that they are not documents of title, affecting transferability of goods.
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