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Webster 1913 Edition
Recoupe
{
Re-coup′
,Re-coupe′
}(-k??p′)
, Verb.
T.
[F.
recouper
; pref. re-
re- + couper
to cut.] 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 eviction2.
To get an equivalent or compensation for;
as, to
. recoup
money lost at the gaming table; to recoup
one’s losses in the share market3.
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.