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Recoup Definition And Meaning
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 \Recoup"\, Recoupe \Recoupe"\ (-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.

Recoup Definition And Meaning

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

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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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