Define: In transit

The meaning of “In transit” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • In transit means the stage during transfer or shipment of goods or money from one location to another, including temporary stops or delays.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Intermediary shipment stops
  • Temporary delays in shipment
  • Transportation of goods or money

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Genie Definition 2

  • In transit means in international trade, goods or products being temporarily held in a location en route to their final destination.

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Relevant Circumstances

  • International trade of goods
  • Temporary holding of goods in a location

Relevant Sectors

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In transit means the stage during transfer or shipment of goods or money from one location to another, including temporary stops or delays.