countervail (ˌkaʊntəˈveɪl
;ˈkaʊntəˌveɪl)
Definitions
verb
- when intr, usually foll by against to act or act against with equal power or force
- (tr) to make up for; compensate; offset
Word Origin
C14: from Old French contrevaloir, from Latin contrā valēre, from contrā against + valēre to be strongUsage examples
The U. S. imposed the countervail duty, claiming Canadian lumber is subsidized by low government timber-cutting fees.
canada.com (2004)