requital

noun re·quit·al \ri-ˈkwī-t^əl\

Definition of REQUITAL

: something given in return, compensation, or retaliation

: the act or action of requiting : the state of being requited

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Synonyms: damages, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), compensation, restitution, satisfaction

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