lucrum cessans
noun
lu·crum ces·sans
ˈlükrəmˈseˌsanz
1
or lucrum interceptum , Roman & canon law : the interest or damages awarded for loss of reasonably expected profits or for loss of use of property
-ˌintə(r)ˈseptəm
2
Scottish law : damages for loss of expected gain or profits as distinguished from an actual loss
Word History
Etymology
lucrum cessans from Medieval Latin, ceasing profit; lucrum interceptum from New Latin, intercepted profit