Glossary Definition: The legal general average meaning dictates a centuries-old maritime principle where all stakeholders in a sea venture proportionally share any extraordinary sacrifices or expenses made voluntarily to save a ship and its entire cargo from destruction. Understanding the general average meaning is fundamentally critical for global exporters, as a declaration requires all owners of freight on board to post financial bonds before cargo release, heavily involving active marine cargo insurance policies.
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