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Actual Cash Value
A way of settling a claim that pays the replacement cost of an item minus depreciation for its age and wear. It results in a lower payout than replacement cost coverage.
Example
A ten-year-old roof damaged in a storm may be paid at its depreciated value, not the cost of a brand-new roof.
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