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- bill of health/ˌbɪl əv ˈhelθ/An official certificate stating that a ship's crew and passengers are free from infectious diseases, required when entering a port; more commonly used figuratively to mean a declaration or assessment of good condition or soundness.nounB2
- bill of indictment/ˌbɪl əv ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/A formal written accusation presented by a prosecutor to a court, charging a person with a crime.nounC2
- bill of lading/ˌbɪl əv ˈleɪ.dɪŋ/A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of goods being carried, and serves as a receipt and a contract of carriage.nounC2
- bill of particulars/ˌbɪl əv pəˈtɪk.jə.ləz/A detailed list, written statement, or formal enumeration of specific items, charges, or claims, submitted to substantiate or clarify a broader allegation or position.nounlow
- bill of quantities/ˌbɪl əv ˈkwɒntɪtiz/A document used in construction and engineering that provides a detailed list of materials, parts, labor, and other items required to complete a project, with quantities specified.nounC1/C2 (Specialized Professional)
- bill of rights/ˌbɪl əv ˈraɪts/A formal declaration of the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, typically forming part of a constitution or foundational legal document.nounC1
- bill of sale/ˌbɪl əv ˈseɪl/A formal legal document that acts as proof of the transfer of ownership of personal property (movable assets, not land) from a seller to a buyer.nounB2/C1
- billable/ˈbɪləbl/Capable of being billed to a client; for which a charge can be made.adjectivenounLow-medium
- billabong/ˈbɪləbɒŋ/a stagnant pool or dead branch of a river, formed when a river changes course and leaves behind an isolated body of water, especially in Australia.nounLow
- billbergia/bɪlˈbɜː.dʒi.ə/A genus of tropical flowering plants in the bromeliad family, native to South and Central America.nounVery low (extremely specialised term)
- billboard/ˈbɪl.bɔːd/A very large board for displaying advertisements, typically placed outdoors in a public area.nounverb-transitiveB1
- billbug/ˈbɪlˌbʌɡ/A type of weevil (snout beetle) belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Dryophthorinae, whose larvae bore into plant stems and roots.nounC1+ / Low-Frequency
- biller/ˈbɪlə/An entity or system that generates invoices or bills for payment, typically referring to companies or software.nounC1
- billerica/bɪˈlɛrɪkə/A proper noun, primarily the name of a town in Massachusetts, USA.nounVery Low
- billet/ˈbɪlɪt/A place, especially in a private home, where a soldier is assigned to live temporarily.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- billet-doux/ˌbɪleɪ ˈduː/A love letter.nounLow
- billethead/ˈbɪlɪthɛd/A stupid, foolish, or stubborn person.nounVery Rare / Obsolete (except in historical nautical contexts)
- billfish/ˈbɪlfɪʃ/A fish characterized by a long, pointed jaw or snout resembling a spear or bill.nounLow
- billfold/ˈbɪlfəʊld/A thin, folding case, typically made of leather, for holding paper money, cards, and sometimes coins; a wallet.nounMedium-Low
- billfolder/ˈbɪlˌfəʊldə/A flat, portable case with pockets or sleeves, typically used to organize and carry paper money, cards, and documents.nounLow Frequency / Specialized
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