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Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

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.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

This word is sometimes used in law, though not commonly in modern times, as the equivalent of "recompense," or a payment or compensation for services, property, nse of an estate or other value received.