recoup

English

/ɹɪˈkuːp/

verb
Definitions
  • To make back, as an investment.
  • To recover from an error.
  • (legal) 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.
  • (transitive) To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.

Etymology

Borrowed from French recouper.

Origin

French

recouper

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