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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
recoup
v 1: reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss [syn: {reimburse}]
2: make up for or make good [syn: {recover}]
3: retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My
employer is withholding taxes" [syn: {withhold}, {deduct}]
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