doctrine of general average

doctrine of general average. Maritime law. A rule allowing a carrier to require cargo owners and the shipowner to contribute pro rata to the cost of protecting the ship and its cargo. [Cases: Shipping 186. C.J.S. Shipping §§ 458–459.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Raymond，亚洲知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译各类与生物科技与制药相关的法律文件。