pure salvage
(US, maritime law) Salvage (rescue) of a ship or cargo without a contract or obligation existing between the salvor and salvee.
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(US, maritime law) Salvage (rescue) of a ship or cargo without a contract or obligation existing between the salvor and salvee.
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