ˈlükrəmˈseˌsanz noun
Etymology: lucrum cessans from Medieval Latin, ceasing profit; lucrum interceptum from New Latin, intercepted profit
1. or lucrum in·ter·cep·tum -ˌintə(r)ˈseptəm Roman & canon law : the interest or damages awarded for loss of reasonably expected profits or for loss of use of property
2. Scot law : damages for loss of expected gain or profits as distinguished from an actual loss