re'coupable
World English Dictionary
recoup (rɪˈkuːp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to regain or make good (a financial or other loss) |
| 2. | (tr) to reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss |
| 3. | law to keep back (something due), having rightful claim to do so; withhold; deduct |
| [C15: from Old French recouper to cut back, from | |
| re'coupable | |
| —adj | |
| re'coupment | |
| —n | |
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