subtrahend
subtrahend (s[schwa]b-tr[schwa]-hend). In a mathematical equation, the amount subtracted from another number (the minuend) to arrive at a remainder or balance. • The term is used in law in a variety of accounting contexts. Cf. MINUEND.
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rule of the floating subtrahend
rule of the floating subtrahend. The common-law doctrine that a plaintiff whose damage was not caused entirely by the defendant must prove the amount of damage that is not attributable to the defendant (the subtrahend) or else recover nothing. • The reasoning behind the rule is that damage is an essential element of a tort
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minuend
minuend (min-yoo-end). In a mathematical equation, the number from which another number (the subtrahend) is subtracted to arrive at a remainder or balance. • The term is used in law in a variety of accounting and mathematical contexts. Cf. SUBTRAHEND.