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GROSS ADVENTURE

\ɡɹˈə͡ʊs ɐdvˈɛnt͡ʃə], \ɡɹˈə‍ʊs ɐdvˈɛnt‍ʃə], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_s ɐ_d_v_ˈɛ_n_tʃ_ə]\

Definitions of GROSS ADVENTURE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1856 - A Law Dictionary

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In maritime law. A loan on bottomry. So named because the lender, in case of a loss, or expense incurred for the common safety, must contribute to the gross or general average.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

By this term the French lay writers signify a maritime loan, or bottomry. (q, v.) It is so called because the lender exposes his money to the perils of the sea; and contributes to the gross or general average. Poth. h. t.; Pard. Dr. Com . h. t.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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