carrier’s lienglossary / carrier's lien A carrier’s right to retain possession of cargo until the owner of the cargo pays its shipping costs. [Cases: Carriers 197. C.J.S. Aeronautics and Aerospace § 232; Carriers §§ 484, 486.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Connie,国际知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与证券监管执法相关的法律文件。