general average

Average resulting from an intentional partial sacrifice of ship or cargo to avoid total loss.

• The liability is shared by all parties who had an interest in the voyage. — Abbr. GA.

— Also termed gross average; general-average contribution. [Cases: Shipping 186–202. C.J.S. Shipping §§ 458–470.]


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