BREAKING BULK

breaking bulk, n. 1. The act of dividing a large shipment into smaller units. 2. Larceny by a bailee, esp. a carrier, who opens containers, removes items from them, and converts the items to personal use. — Also termed breaking bale. [Cases: Larceny 15. C.J.S. Larceny §§ 30–32, 45–48.] — break bulk, vb.