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recoup
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Recoup
(gcide) | Recoup \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.
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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.
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3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and
in the passive.
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Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold,
she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. --Froude.
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Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by
extensive custom. --Duke of
Argyll.
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recoup
(wn) | recoup
v 1: reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss [syn:
recoup, reimburse]
2: regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" [syn:
recover, recoup, recuperate]
3: retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer
is withholding taxes" [syn: withhold, deduct, recoup] |
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recoup
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recouple
(encz) | recouple,opětovně spojit Zdeněk Brož |
Contrecoup
(gcide) | Contrecoup \Con`tre*coup"\, n. [F., fr. contre (L. contra) +
coup a blow.] (med.)
A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in
a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is
received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the
parts affected.
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Recoupe
(gcide) | Recoup \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.
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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.
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3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and
in the passive.
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Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold,
she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. --Froude.
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Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by
extensive custom. --Duke of
Argyll.
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Recouper
(gcide) | Recouper \Re*coup"er\ (r?*k??p"?r), n.
One who recoups. --Story.
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Recoupment
(gcide) | Recoupment \Re*coup"ment\ (-ment), n.
The act of recouping.
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Note: Recoupment applies to equities growing out of the very
affair from which thw principal demand arises, set-off
to cross-demands which may be independent in origin.
--Abbott.
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recoup
(wn) | recoup
v 1: reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss [syn:
recoup, reimburse]
2: regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" [syn:
recover, recoup, recuperate]
3: retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer
is withholding taxes" [syn: withhold, deduct, recoup] |
TO RECOUPE
(bouvier) | TO RECOUPE. This word is derived from the French recouper, to cut again. In
law it signifies the right and the act of making a set-off, defalcation, or
discount, by the defendant, to the claim of the plaintiff. 21 Wend. It. 342.
In another sense it signifies to recompense. 19 Ves. 123.
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