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noun

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1. The act or principle of compensating.

2. Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.

   Synonyms:amendsrecompenseremuneration

3. The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.

   Synonyms:set-off

4. A recompense or reward for service.