The sacrifice of property exposed to risk in a maritime adventure, in time of peril, for the purpose of preserving the remainder of the interests from a total loss.
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Decrease in the value of property over a period of time due to use, wear & tear and obsolescence. For example, if you paid $500 for a television set five years ago, its current value minus depreciation might be only $125.