Adventure
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
Sending goods abroad under charge of a supercargo or other agent which are to be disposed of to the best advantage for the benefit of the owners. The goods themselves so sent. It is used synonymously with "perils"; It Is often used by writers to describe the enterprise or voyage as a "marine adventure" insured against; Moores v. Louisville Underwriters, 14 Fed. 233. See Insurance; Bill of Adventure.