recoupment

re·coup

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-koop]
- /rɪˈkup/
- /rɪˈkuːpmənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-koop]
- /rɪˈkup/

Definitions of recoupment word

verb with object recoupment to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment. 1
verb with object recoupment to regain or recover. 1
verb with object recoupment to reimburse or indemnify; pay back: to recoup a person for expenses. 1
verb with object recoupment Law. to withhold (a portion of something due), having some rightful claim to do so. 1
verb without object recoupment to get back an equivalent, as of something lost. 1
verb without object recoupment Law. to plead in defense a claim arising out of the same subject matter as the plaintiff's claim. 1

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Origin of recoupment

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French recouper to cut back, cut again, equivalent to re- re- + couper to cut; see coup1

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Parts of speech for Recoupment

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Recoupment

recoupment popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for recoupment

noun recoupment

compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
counterclaim — a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
defrayal — payment of some or all charges or expenses.
indemnification — the act of indemnifying; state of being indemnified.
expiation — The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.

All 7 Synonyms of recoupment