Bordereaux

/ˌbɔːrdəˈroʊ/ noun

Definition

The French plural form of bordereau; multiple detailed lists or summaries of documents and accounts.

Etymology

From French 'bordereau' with the French plural ending '-x.' This term is commonly used in international business and law, particularly in French-speaking and European commercial contexts.

Kelly Says

The French preserve the distinctive plural '-x' ending in English financial documents—showing how some French terms are so specialized that we keep their original form even in English business writing.

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