einmalige Geldleistung zur Abgeltung von wiederkehrenden oder nicht überschaubaren Ansprüchen (Unterhalt, Schadensersatz, sozial ungerechtfertigter Kündigung u. a.).
einmalige Geldentschädigung zur Erfüllung eines Rechtsanspruchs. Eine A. wird z.B. an Arbeitnehmer gezahlt, die ohne eigenes Verschulden vorzeitig aus ihrem Arbeitsvertrag entlassen werden.
ETYM Latin compensatio a weighing, a balancing of accounts.
In law, money paid to a person who has suffered injury, loss, or damage. If a crime has been committed, compensation can be claimed from various official bodies and through the courts, depending on the circumstances.
1. A defense mechanism that conceals one's undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors.
2. Something given to recompense for loss or injury.
An addition of specific materials or devices to counteract a known error.
ETYM French gratuité, or Late Lat. gratuitas.
1. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter); SYN. tip, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh.
2. An award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation.