recoupment

noun

Definition of recoupmentnext
1
as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury the jury's award included a recoupment for emotional distress

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2
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back almost immediately after the new contract was signed, the company began the recoupment of revenue lost during the strike

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  1. compensation
  2. reclamation
  3. recovery
  4. reparation
Noun
  • The attorney, who was allegedly aware of his health status, told the woman not to disclose their encounter and offered her free legal services as compensation, the filing reads.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The firm will no doubt advocate for the company to reduce its needlessly high SG&A expenses and right-size executive compensation to reflect business performance.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of compensation
Noun
  • Manaea returns as one of the top pitchers on the team, joining a rotation full of misfit reclamation projects.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Angels’ entire offseason strategy has centered around finding reclamation projects, strong role players, and guys whom the front office hopes can parlay a strong finish into an even stronger 2025.
    Sam Blum, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reclamation
Noun
  • All flights grounded Damage to the seaport and airport is likely to hamper aid efforts and economic recovery in a country dependent on agricultural exports and tourism.
    Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Your employees will lose traction on key priorities, focusing instead on damage control and recovery, instead of new product development.
    Steve Gickling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of recovery
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  • In the world of international human rights law, enabling one community to see justice served sets precedence for others who are also seeking accountability and reparations.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Therefore, no additional legal obligations exist that may create a call for reparations or action not directly negotiated.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of reparation
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