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free alongside ship

adverb or adjective

Definition of free alongside ship

: with delivery at the side of the ship free of charges and the buyer's liability then beginning

First Known Use of free alongside ship

1888

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free alongside ship

adverb or adjective free along·side ship

legal Definition of free alongside ship

: with delivery at the side of the ship free of charges and the buyer's liability then beginning

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