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Alt. of Recoupe

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  1. v. t. Alt. of Recoupe
  2. v. reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
  3. v. regain or make up for
  4. v. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
  5. 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.
  6. v:100 v. reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss