recompensation en · NOUN
Etymology
From recompense + -ation. Equivalent to re- + compensation.
Meanings
- (countable, proscribed, sometimes, uncountable) Synonym of compensation.
- (Scotland, countable, obsolete, uncountable) A plea in cases of debt collection whereby a plaintiff counters a defendant's claim of compensation as a reason for absolving the alleged debt.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| recompensations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |