Offsetting - Law Dictionary Search Results

offset

offset : a claim or amount that reduces or balances another

on a cylinder before transfer to the paper Called also offset lithography

generally taxable, and the gain or loss is computed by offsetting the basis of the property against the compensation received (as

hedging : the practice of engaging in offsetting financial transactions to reduce losses

Compensating for

to reduce possible losses in speculative transactions by engaging in offsetting transactions (as futures trading)

In general that which is set off from before or against something

to a foreclosure becoming effective, Bowery Sav Bank v. Harbert Offset Corp., 558 NYS 2d 821 (1990).

That which is set off against another thing an offset

Offset n 4