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ACCOUNTING CUSHION

\ɐkˈa͡ʊntɪŋ kˈʊʃən], \ɐkˈa‍ʊntɪŋ kˈʊʃən], \ɐ_k_ˈaʊ_n_t_ɪ_ŋ k_ˈʊ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of ACCOUNTING CUSHION

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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When liability is overreported to protect against windfall later. It creates a soft landing if the actual loss is more than was expected.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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