particular average

noun, Marine Insurance.
1.
a loss at sea, as through accident or negligence, that is borne solely by the owner of the lost property.
Abbreviation: P.A.
Also called particular average loss.
Compare general average.
Origin
1765-75
Examples from the web for particular average
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British Dictionary definitions for particular average

particular average

noun
1.
(insurance) partial damage to or loss of a ship or its cargo affecting only the shipowner or one cargo owner PA Compare general average