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carrier legal definition
noun
A person or commercial
enterprise (such as an airline) in the business of transporting people or
goods.
common carrier
. A carrier who is legally required to accept all business from
the public, so long as the approved fee for the transport of passengers or
freight is paid.
private carrier
A carrier who is not legally required to accept business from
the public, but who is hired in particular cases to deliver passengers or
goods.
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