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general average act

noun/ˈdʒenrəl ˈævərɪdʒ ækt/

C2CEFR level
97/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

An extraordinary sacrifice or expenditure intentionally and reasonably made for the common safety of the maritime adventure, which grounds a claim in general average.

There is a general average act only where the sacrifice is voluntary; loss by fortuitous accident does not qualify.

Topic: Shipping & maritime in Legal English

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