Synonym: recompense. Similar words: compensate for, sensation, accusation, conversation, pension, transaction, comprehension, composition. Meaning: [‚kɒmpen'seɪʃn] n. 1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors 3. the act of compensating for service or loss or injury.
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121 The partnership purchases workers' compensation and liability insurance, which reduces the bureaucratic burden on participating companies.
122 These empowered local authorities to clear and reconstruct unhealthy areas, with powers to purchase compulsorily and to limit compensation.
123 More often, the Provisionals intimidated the owners of bombed buildings into sharing with them part of the compensation.
124 And the prevailing compensation structure in practically all businesses reinforces this attitude because it is heavily biased towards managerial positions and titles.
125 Accidents at work can often happen, yet many people do not realise they may be able to claim compensation.
126 Reporting structures and planning, budgeting, and compensation systems, for example, remain wholly or significantly the same.
127 Will he recommend a cheap and cheerful service for the underground, or a new compensation plan of chocolates and flowers?
128 I welcome the Secretary of State's announcement that the poll tax compensation of £700 million will not be clawed back.
129 The best you could expect under your statutory rights would be a small compensation claim.
130 But if there is a large group of potential claimants, the government may formalize the awarding of compensation.
131 Even fewer succeed and the average level of compensation in those cases is just a few hundred pounds.
132 As long as it remained unchanged, workers who were denied holidays could claim compensation from the Government.
133 If you're still not satisfied, you may be able to claim compensation,(http://sentencedict.com/compensation.html) as Susan did.
134 Methods of compensation will change drastically in the new organization.
135 Damages are awarded by way of compensation to the plaintiff for the loss suffered. 2.
136 After seven years in court, he was awarded $750,000 compensation.
137 The ombudsman will have power to recommend that a lawyer or professional body pay compensation, but not to compel payment.
138 Compensation packages for expatriates coming to Britain usually cover schooling costs, private medical care and housing costs.
139 It's a steep ascent but the compensation is a swift gaining of the ridge.
140 The most salient committees, in our experience, are ones responsible for capital budgeting, strategic planning, and compensation.
141 If Simpson is found liable, the jury would then hear arguments on what compensation to award.
142 In the southern state of Tabasco, farmers blockaded 60 oil wells in February to demand compensation from Pemex.
143 The Brewers Society code which is a voluntary arrangement says tenants should be paid compensation if their tenancy is terminated.
144 The law is a special boon to those, like top corporate honchos, who are due large sums of deferred compensation.
145 The Foreign Compensation Commission was empowered by statute to deal with claims to compensation under agreements with foreign governments.
146 Voice over April's pursuing compensation though no amount of mony can make up for what she's lost.
147 However, those who advocate a federal takeover of workers' compensation are barking up the wrong tree.
148 The land claims commission has settled more than 11,000 cases by mutual agreement on compensation.
149 The tribunal can award you up to £14,000 compensation or order your reinstatement.
150 The company will settle the lawsuit and provide compensation for claimants.
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