Definition of set-off in English:

set-off

nounˈsɛtɒfˈsɛdˌɔf

1An item or amount that is or may be set off against another in the settlement of accounts.
Example sentencesExamples
- Depending upon the circumstances, they could constitute counterbalancing set-offs of credit and debit amounts.
- Yesterday, he gave a speech to the Economic Club of Washington, in which he said he was ‘open’ to across-the-board budget cuts, and also endorsed finding set-offs to balance hurricane relief spending.
1. 1.1Law A counterbalancing debt pleaded by the defendant in an action to recover money due.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The defendants allege deficiencies in the plaintiff's work, and non-performance of one item, and claim a set-off against any amount found due to the plaintiff.
  Therefore, I find that the defendants have not proven any amount by way of a set-off or counterclaim.
  A bond is treated as the equivalent of a bill of exchange or a letter of credit, so that it follows that normally a set-off or counterclaim will not be enough to prevent judgment being given.
  Grant and Deegan have, however, counterclaimed against Lamartine for damages for breach of contract and assert a set-off of the amounts owing to Lamartine.
  If that is right, then the defendants are entitled to rely on their counterclaim as a set-off.
2. 1.2dated A counterbalancing or compensating circumstance or condition.
  as a set-off against such discussions there had come an improvement in their pecuniary position
2A step or shoulder at which the thickness of part of a building or machine is reduced.
3Printing
mass noun The unwanted transference of ink from one printed sheet or page to another before it has set.

Definition of set-off in US English:

set-off

nounˈsɛdˌɔfˈsedˌôf

1An item or amount that is or may be set off against another in the settlement of accounts.
Example sentencesExamples
- Depending upon the circumstances, they could constitute counterbalancing set-offs of credit and debit amounts.
- Yesterday, he gave a speech to the Economic Club of Washington, in which he said he was ‘open’ to across-the-board budget cuts, and also endorsed finding set-offs to balance hurricane relief spending.
1. 1.1Law A counterbalancing debt pleaded by the defendant in an action to recover money due.
  Example sentencesExamples
  A bond is treated as the equivalent of a bill of exchange or a letter of credit, so that it follows that normally a set-off or counterclaim will not be enough to prevent judgment being given.
  Grant and Deegan have, however, counterclaimed against Lamartine for damages for breach of contract and assert a set-off of the amounts owing to Lamartine.
  The defendants allege deficiencies in the plaintiff's work, and non-performance of one item, and claim a set-off against any amount found due to the plaintiff.
  Therefore, I find that the defendants have not proven any amount by way of a set-off or counterclaim.
  If that is right, then the defendants are entitled to rely on their counterclaim as a set-off.
2. 1.2dated A counterbalancing or compensating circumstance or condition.
  as a set-off against such discussions there had come an improvement in their pecuniary position
2A step or shoulder at which the thickness of part of a building or machine is reduced.
3Printing
The unwanted transference of ink from one printed sheet or page to another before it has set.

单词	set-off
释义	Definition of set-off in English: set-off nounˈsɛtɒfˈsɛdˌɔf 1An item or amount that is or may be set off against another in the settlement of accounts. Example sentencesExamples Depending upon the circumstances, they could constitute counterbalancing set-offs of credit and debit amounts. Yesterday, he gave a speech to the Economic Club of Washington, in which he said he was ‘open’ to across-the-board budget cuts, and also endorsed finding set-offs to balance hurricane relief spending. 1.1Law A counterbalancing debt pleaded by the defendant in an action to recover money due. Example sentencesExamples The defendants allege deficiencies in the plaintiff's work, and non-performance of one item, and claim a set-off against any amount found due to the plaintiff. Therefore, I find that the defendants have not proven any amount by way of a set-off or counterclaim. A bond is treated as the equivalent of a bill of exchange or a letter of credit, so that it follows that normally a set-off or counterclaim will not be enough to prevent judgment being given. Grant and Deegan have, however, counterclaimed against Lamartine for damages for breach of contract and assert a set-off of the amounts owing to Lamartine. If that is right, then the defendants are entitled to rely on their counterclaim as a set-off. 1.2dated A counterbalancing or compensating circumstance or condition. as a set-off against such discussions there had come an improvement in their pecuniary position 2A step or shoulder at which the thickness of part of a building or machine is reduced. 3Printing mass noun The unwanted transference of ink from one printed sheet or page to another before it has set. Definition of set-off in US English: set-off nounˈsɛdˌɔfˈsedˌôf 1An item or amount that is or may be set off against another in the settlement of accounts. Example sentencesExamples Depending upon the circumstances, they could constitute counterbalancing set-offs of credit and debit amounts. Yesterday, he gave a speech to the Economic Club of Washington, in which he said he was ‘open’ to across-the-board budget cuts, and also endorsed finding set-offs to balance hurricane relief spending. 1.1Law A counterbalancing debt pleaded by the defendant in an action to recover money due. Example sentencesExamples A bond is treated as the equivalent of a bill of exchange or a letter of credit, so that it follows that normally a set-off or counterclaim will not be enough to prevent judgment being given. Grant and Deegan have, however, counterclaimed against Lamartine for damages for breach of contract and assert a set-off of the amounts owing to Lamartine. The defendants allege deficiencies in the plaintiff's work, and non-performance of one item, and claim a set-off against any amount found due to the plaintiff. Therefore, I find that the defendants have not proven any amount by way of a set-off or counterclaim. If that is right, then the defendants are entitled to rely on their counterclaim as a set-off. 1.2dated A counterbalancing or compensating circumstance or condition. as a set-off against such discussions there had come an improvement in their pecuniary position 2A step or shoulder at which the thickness of part of a building or machine is reduced. 3Printing The unwanted transference of ink from one printed sheet or page to another before it has set.
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