About The Word Recoup
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Recoup
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What's The Definition Of Recoup?
[v] retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes"
[v] regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" [v] reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss Synonyms | Synonyms for Recoup: deduct | recover | recuperate | reimburse | withhold Related Terms | Find terms related to Recoup: See Also | acquire | catch up with | compensate | dock | get | hold on | keep | make up | recompense | remunerate Recoup In Webster's Dictionary \Re*coup"\, Recoupe \Re*coupe"\ (-k??p"), v. t. [F.
recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.]
1. (Law) To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting
off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part)
from damages; to deduct; as, where a landlord recouped the
rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for
eviction.
2. To get an equivalent or compensation for; as, to recoup
money lost at the gaming table; to recoup one's losses in
the share market.
3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and
in the passive.
Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold,
she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. --Froude.
Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by
extensive custom. --Duke of
Argyll.
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