Dictionary Entry
countervailing
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/KOWN-tur-VAY-ling/To have the same value as.
In a Sentence
“The new regulation countervails the harmful effects of the previous rule.”
Origin
Mid‑16th century from French contrebalancer, literally “to balance against”.
Common Phrases
duty countervailingpower countervailingduties countervailingforces countervailingforce countervailingmeasures countervailingcountervailing anycountervailing strong
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