Warehouse Receipt

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Definition: Warehouse Receipt


Warehouse Receipt


What is the dictionary definition of Warehouse Receipt?

Dictionary Definition


  • Evidence that a firm owns goods stored in a warehouse.
  • Is another form of documentation indicating ownership of a commodity at an approved warehouse or storage facility.

Full Definition of Warehouse Receipt


Document guaranteeing the existence and availability of a given quantity and quality of a commodity in storage for safekeeping; often used in cash and futures transactions instead of having to deliver the physical goods or commodities.


Related Phrases


American depositary receipt
Field warehouse
International depository receipt
Public warehouse
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Trust receipt
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Warehouse receipt loan


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Warehouse Receipt are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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