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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Lucrum cessans is a legal term that means "ceasing gain." It refers to damages that are awarded to compensate for a loss of anticipated profit in addition to an actual loss that has been realized. This term is also known as lucrum interceptum. It is often used in legal cases to determine the amount of compensation that should be awarded to a plaintiff who has suffered a loss due to the actions of another party.