recoupment

Variant of recoup

recoup definition

re·coup (ri ko̵̅o̅p′)

transitive verb

    1. to get back an equivalent for; make up for to recoup a loss
    2. to regain to recoup one's health
  2. to pay back; reimburse
  3. Law to deduct or hold back (a part of what is due), having some reasonable claim to do so

Etymology: Fr recouper < re-, again + couper, to cut, strike: see coup

noun

an act of recouping

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