Claw back

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verb

To take back money that was previously given or owed.

The company has to claw back the bonuses they paid to the staff after the accounting error was discovered.
Visual representation of "claw back" - To take back money that was previously given or owed.
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Financial Context

Used in financial situations when money must be returned due to errors, contract terms, or fraud.

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The IRS will claw back the tax refund if they find a discrepancy.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies difficulty or reluctance in returning money, like forcefully taking back.

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She had to claw back her investment from the dubious scheme.
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Legal Implications

May involve legal action to reverse transactions or enforce the return of funds.

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The court ordered him to claw back the embezzled funds.
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