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Clawback

Meaning

Noun

In American English & Law:
A
that
a
that were
to the other
but to which the other
would not have been entitled.
In American English, Law & Taxation:
Money that a
is
to
one
but is
by another
.
In American English & Business:
Any
of a performance-related
based on
that the performance was not genuine.
In People:
A
or sycophant.
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Wiktionary

Origin

clawback
English
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back
English
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bak
Middle English (1100-1500)
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bæc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
claw
English
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clawe
Middle English (1100-1500)
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clawu
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
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