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claused bill of lading

noun/klɔːzd bɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A bill of lading endorsed with a remark noting that the goods or packaging were received in defective or damaged condition.

The mate's notation that the drums were leaking rendered it a claused bill, rejected by the receiving bank.

Similar: dirty bill of lading, foul bill of lading

Topic: Shipping & maritime in Legal English

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