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ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

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Definitions of ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

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

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The loss of value on an asset up to a specific date. When subtracted from the original value the book value is established. It is the expired value of an asset.. AKA accured depreciation.

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

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