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Jetsam

usgb/ˈdʒetsəm/Volume
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Maritime OriginPlay
Originally refers to items thrown from ships, typically used in nautical or maritime contexts. SlideThe fisherman sorted through the jetsam to find items of value.
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Not Always IntentionalPlay
'Jetsam' can be accidental, not just deliberate discarding to lighten a vessel. SlideAfter the storm, the shore was littered with jetsam.
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Legal DistinctionPlay
In legal terms, 'jetsam' has specific meaning different from similar terms like flotsam. SlideThe coastal management handles the jetsam differently from flotsam.
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