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
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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