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Recompense

/rˈɛkəˌmpɛns/
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(noun) An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.

He received a small amount of money as recompense for his loss.
The company offered to recompense the customers for the delay.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The court ordered the company to pay ____ to all employees who had been unfairly dismissed.

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