Definition

Cargo or goods in transit through supply chains, often under security protocols in military contexts to ensure safe delivery of sensitive materials. Sometimes the freight is more valuable than the vehicle carrying it.

Example Usage

The freight shipment contained classified equipment destined for the base.

Source: Oxford English Dictionary

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