shipping articles

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. articles of agreement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shipping articles¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

As for fine words, I might have fancied myself a cousin of the king's, if I'd only put my name to their shipping articles.

From Project Gutenberg

The owners must also obtain from the collector of the customs a certified copy of the shipping articles.

From Project Gutenberg

A tug brought out about twenty-five more men, and the crew signed shipping articles for Nassau.

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