recompensationglossary / RECOMPENSATION recompensation. Scots law. In an action for debt, a plaintiff’s allegation that money owed to a defendant has already been paid and should not be considered as a setoff against an award to the plaintiff. 词条贡献者 译员Clara,毕业于国内知名法学院,擅长翻译有关建筑领域的法律文件。