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单词 setoff
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setoff

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set·off

S0292200 (sĕt′ôf′, -ŏf′)n.1. Something, such as a decoration, that sets off something else by contrast.2. Something that offsets or compensates for something else; a counterbalance.3. A counterclaim that reduces or discharges the amount owed to a claimant.4. Architecture See setback.5. Printing See offset.

set•off

(ˈsɛtˌɔf, -ˌɒf)

n. 1. something that counterbalances or makes up for something else, as compensation for a loss. 2. a counterbalancing claim that cancels an amount a debtor owes. 3. offset (def. 7).
Thesaurus
Noun1.setoff - structure where a wall or building narrows abruptlyset-back, offsetstructure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

setoff

nounSomething to make up for loss or damage:amends, compensation, indemnification, indemnity, offset, quittance, recompense, redress, reimbursement, remuneration, reparation, repayment, requital, restitution, satisfaction.

setoff

enUK

offset

offset, 3 offset, 2 1. A horizontal ledge on a wall (or other member or construction), marking a decrease in its thickness above; also called a watertable. 2. A bend in a pipe. 3. A change in the direction of a pipeline (other than 90°), e.g., by a combination of elbows or bends, which brings one section of the pipe out of line with but into a line parallel to another section. 4. A short line perpendicular to a surveyed line, measured to a line

setoff

enUK

setoff (offset)

n. a claim by a defendant in a lawsuit that the plaintiff (party filing the original suit) owes the defendant money which should be subtracted from the amount of damages claimed by plaintiff. By claiming a setoff the defendant does not necessarily deny the plaintiff's original demand, but he/she claims the right to prove the plaintiff owes him/her an amount of money from some other transaction and that the amount should be deducted from the plaintiff's claim. (See: offset, affirmative defense)

Setoff

enUK

Setoff

Money held on behalf of a borrower that may be applied to repay the loan, but usually without the permission of the borrower.

Setoff

1. The ability of a debtor to reduce the amount of one's debt by an amount the creditor owes to the debtor. Thus, if a debtor owes a creditor $20,000 but the creditor owes the debtor $5,000 in an unrelated matter, setoff allows the debtor effectively to owe only $15,000.

2. In banking, the right of a bank to seize a debtor's account balance held at that bank if a debt is in or near default. Some jurisdictions limit the right of setoff; for example, the United States does not allow it to apply for commercial loans or credit card debt.

setoff

enUK
  • noun

Synonyms for setoff

noun something to make up for loss or damage

Synonyms

  • amends
  • compensation
  • indemnification
  • indemnity
  • offset
  • quittance
  • recompense
  • redress
  • reimbursement
  • remuneration
  • reparation
  • repayment
  • requital
  • restitution
  • satisfaction

Synonyms for setoff

noun structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

Synonyms

  • set-back
  • offset

Related Words

  • structure
  • construction
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