- annual depreciation
- A theoretical depreciation of public utility property based upon estimated life of the property. 43 Am J1st Public Util § 129.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
annual depreciation
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annual depreciation — The annual loss, not restored by current maintenance, which is due to all the factors causing the ultimate retirement of the property. These factors embrace wear and tear, decay, inadequacy, and obsolescence. The annual loss in service value not… … Black's law dictionary
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