jactura

jactura (jak-t[y]oor-[schwa]), n. [Latin] Civil law.

1. A throwing of goods overboard to lighten or save a vessel; JETTISON.

2. A loss incurred from this; general average. See general average under AVERAGE. — Also termed jactus.

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