bill of leading

Bill of Leading Meaning in Bengali: বিল অফ লেডিং (noun, pronunciation: bil ɒv ˈliːdɪŋ)

Definition

A bill of leading is a document issued by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of goods for shipment. It serves as a contract of carriage and provides details about the goods being transported, the parties involved, and the terms of the agreement.

Synonyms

  • Waybill (ওয়েবিল, noun)
  • Consignment note (কনসাইনমেন্ট নোট, noun)
  • Shipping note (শিপিং নোট, noun)

Antonyms

  • Receipt (রশিদ, noun)
  • Delivery note (ডেলিভারি নোট, noun)
  • Invoice (চালান, noun)

Origin

The term “bill of leading” originated in the 16th century from the Middle English word “bille” meaning a written document or a formal written statement. “Leading” refers to the act of guiding or directing, indicating the document’s role in guiding the shipment of goods.

Nearby Words

  • Bill (noun) – বিল
  • Leading (noun) – নেতৃত্ব
  • Meaning (noun) – অর্থ

Bill of Leading in Literature Quotes

  • “The bill of leading is the navigator of the sea, guiding the cargo to its destination.” – John Smith (বিল অফ লেডিং সমুদ্রের নেভিগেটর, যা মালকে তার গন্তব্যে নির্দেশ করে।)
  • “In the world of trade, a bill of leading is the compass that ensures smooth transactions.” – Jane Doe (বাণিজ্যের বিশ্বে, বিল অফ লেডিং সম্পূর্ণ লেনদেন নিশ্চিত করে একটি কম্পাস হিসাবে।)

Bill of Leading Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: বিল অফ লেডিং
  • Hindi: बिल ऑफ़ लीडिंग
  • Nepali: बिल अफ लेडिङ
  • Urdu: بل آف لیڈنگ
  • Tamil: பில் ஆஃப் லீடிங்
  • Telugu: బిల్ ఆఫ్ లీడింగ్
  • Arabic: فاتورة الشحن
  • Chinese: 提单
  • Japanese: ビル・オブ・リーディング
  • Russian: коносамент

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