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Clean bill of lading

A bill of lading indicating that the goods were received in apparent good order and condition. A clean bill is one which contains no notations of
defect, damage or loss, and is signed by the carrier or its authorised representative. Note that a clean bill does not have to have any positive affirmation or mention to the effect, e.g. ‘clean bill’ or ‘merchandise in good order’. If a bill does contain a notation of damaged or missing merchandise, the bill of lading is called ‘claused’, ‘foul’ or ‘dirty’.

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