(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:30:42

Re*com`pen*sa"tion (r?*k?m`p?n*s?"sh?n), n. [Cf. LL. recompensatio.]

1.

Recompense.

[Obs.]

2. ScotsLaw

Used to denote a case where a set-off pleaded by the defendant is met by a set-off pleaded by the plaintiff.

 

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