{ } 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and in the passive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. Froude. [ 1913 Webster ]
Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom. Duke of Argyll. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Recoupment applies to equities growing out of the very affair from which thw principal demand arises, set-off to cross-demands which may be independent in origin. Abbott. [ 1913 Webster ]
[けんどじゅうらい;けんどちょうらい, kendojuurai ; kendochourai] (n) recouping one's strength for a renewed attack (on); making another attempt with redoubled efforts [Add to Longdo]
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