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n. Something, such as a decoration, that sets off something else by contrast.

n. Something that offsets or compensates for something else; a counterbalance.

n. A counterclaim.

n. Settlement of a debt by a debtor's establishing such a claim against a creditor.

n. Architecture A flat projection, as from a wall; a ledge.

n. Printing See offset.

"The bank may have a lien on the entire balance because of so-called setoff rights related to a credit line to MF Global where it acts and agent and lender, the New York-based bank said in a filing."

commence    start    lead off    begin    initiate    pioneer    structure    construction   

set-off sheet   

offset   

offset    decoration    ornament    counterclaim    start    foil    ounterclaim    credit   

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