Definition of "Accrue"

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To accumulate. For example, under one of the dividend options of a participating life insurance policy, dividends can accumulate at interest by leaving them with the insurance company; cash values of life insurance accumulate at a given rate; employee retirement credits for pension benefits accumulate at a stipulated rate.

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