Gross Adventure
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In maritime law. A maritime or bottomry loan. It is so called because the lender exposes his money to the perils of the sea, and contributes to the gross or general average. Poth.; Pardessus.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In maritime law. A loan on bottomry. So named because the lender, in case of a loss, or expense incurred for the common safety, must contribute to the gross or general average.
Defined under Adventure in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In maritime law. A loan on bottomry. So named be cause the lender, in case of a loss, or expense incurred for the common safety, must contribute to the gross or general average.