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lucrum cessans

noun
lu·​crum ces·​sans | \ ˈlükrÉ™mˈseËŒsanz\

Definition of lucrum cessans

1 or lucrum interceptum \ -​ËŒintÉ™(r)ˈseptÉ™m \, Roman & canon law : the interest or damages awarded for loss of reasonably expected profits or for loss of use of property
2 Scottish law : damages for loss of expected gain or profits as distinguished from an actual loss

History and Etymology for lucrum cessans

lucrum cessans from Medieval Latin, ceasing profit; lucrum interceptum from New Latin, intercepted profit

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