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Salvage Value

The estimated value of damaged property that can be recovered and sold or reused after a loss

Detailed Explanation

The insurance company may take possession of salvaged property to offset the cost of a claim.

Practical Example

After a fire damaged a restaurant's kitchen equipment, the insurance adjuster determined that some of the metal components had a salvage value of $500, which reduced the overall claim payout.

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