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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

That which is given to another to recompense him for what has been received from him: as, a rent for the hire of a house. A salary paid to a person for his services. The distribution of rewards and punishments.