particular average

particular average

noun Marine Insurance.
a loss at sea, as through accident or negligence, that is borne solely by the owner of the lost property. Abbreviation: P.A.
Also called particular average loss.


Origin:
1765–75
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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particular average
 
n
insurance Compare general average PA partial damage to or loss of a ship or its cargo affecting only the shipowner or one cargo owner

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