Phrase guide

bill of sale

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A formal instrument for the conveyance or transfer of goods and chattels.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance, law

Examples

  • Near-synonym: bill of goods

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bill of goods

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a deed transferring personal property

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: deed, deed of conveyance, title

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 動產轉讓書 /动产转让书 — instrument
  • Chinese Mandarin: 買賣契據 /买卖契据 (mǎimài qìjù) — instrument
  • Dutch: verkoopakte — instrument
  • Finnish: kauppakirja — instrument
  • Polish: akt kupna-sprzedaży — instrument