the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of recouping.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In law, the act of recouping or retaining a part of a sum due by reason of a legal or equitable right to abate it because of a cross-claim arising out of the same transaction or relation.
Word Usage
"There aren't any statistics regarding pension overpayments, but senior advocates say they have seen a spike of "recoupment" cases, which are now one of the most common pension problems some advocacy groups are handling."