Syn. — Recompense; reward; indemnification; consideration; requital; satisfaction; set-off.
COMPENSATIVE
Com*pen"sa*tive, a. Etym: [LL. compensativus.]
Defn: Affording compensation.
COMPENSATIVE
Com*pen"sa*tive, n.
Defn: Compensation. [R.] Lamb.
COMPENSATOR
Com"pen*sa`tor, n.
1. One who, or that which, compensates; — a name applied to various mechanical devices.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: An iron plate or magnet placed near the compass on iron vessels to neutralize the effect of the ship's attraction on the needle.
COMPENSATORY
Com*pen"sa*to*ry, a.