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GROSS ADVENTURE

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By this term the French lay writers signify a maritime loan, or bottomry. It is so called because the lender exposes his money to the perils of the sea; and contributes to the gross or general average. … [Read more...]

GROSSEMENT

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L. Fr. Largely, greatly. Grossement enseint, big with child. Plowd. 76. … [Read more...]

GRUB STAKE

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In mining law. A contract between two parties by which one undertakes to furnish the necessary provisions, tools, and other supplies, and the other to prospect for and locate mineral lands and stake out mining claims thereon, the Interest in the property thus acquired inuring to the benefit of both parties, either equally or in such proportions as their agreement may fix. Such … [Read more...]

GROSS AVERAGE

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mar. law. That kind of average which falls on the ship, cargo, and freight, and. is distinguished from particular average. See Average. … [Read more...]

GROSSOME

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In old English law. A fine, or sum of money paid for a lease. Plowd. 270, 271. Supposed to be a corruption of gersuma, (q. v.) See GBESSTJMB, … [Read more...]

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