Recoupe

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Recoup \Re*coup"\, Recoupe \Re*coupe"\ (-k??p"), v. 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


        eviction.
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     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.
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     3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and
        in the passive.
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              Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold,
              she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. --Froude.
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              Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by
              extensive custom.                     --Duke of
                                                    Argyll.
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