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recompense

[rek-uhm-pens] / ˈrɛk əmˌpɛns /




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And without legal recompense, the only check to this power appears to be other armed men.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026

Here Mr. Stoppard managed to impart a few slivers of his deep knowledge of literary history while exploring the universal theme of a love that cannot find expression or recompense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

If he feels like the scales aren’t balanced between action and recompense ...

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2024

“But the settlement in his favor,” Mr. Lincenberg added, “represents a measure of recompense for the wrongs done to him by the wrongful prosecution.”

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

“The Mountain’s dead, as is my father,” Jaime told him, “and some might say your head was recompense enough. You did declare for Stark, and kept faith with him until Lord Walder killed him.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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