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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun plural The documents that a ship must carry and make available for inspection by legal authorities, including documents relating to the ship's ownership, cargo, and safety.

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  • noun official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc.

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