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RECOUP

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See recoupe; to recover that which was prior lost or taken. … [Read more...]

RECOMMENDATORY

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Precatory, advisory, or directory. Recommendatory words In a will are such as do not express the testator's command in a peremptory form, but advise, counsel, or suggest that a certain course be pursued or disposition made. … [Read more...]

RECORD ARE

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In American practice. A writ to bring up judgments of justices, of the peace. Halcombe v. Loudermilk, 48 K O. 491. … [Read more...]

RECOUP, OR RECOUPE

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To deduct defalk, discount set off, or keep back; to withhold part of a demand. … [Read more...]

RECOMPENSATION

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In Scotland, where a party sues for a debt and the defendant pleads compensation, i.e., set-off, the plaintiff may allege a compensation on his part; and this la called a "recompensation." Bell. … [Read more...]

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