clearing vs set-off

clearing

noun
  • A process of exchanging transaction information and authorisation through a central institution or system to complete and settle those transactions. 

  • An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees. 

  • A sequence of events used to disconnect a call, and return to the ready state. 

  • The act or process of making or becoming clear. 

  • The period in which remaining university places are allocated to remaining students. 

  • The act of removing the ball from one's own goal area by kicking it. 

  • An open space in the fog etc. 

set-off

noun
  • A counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant against the plaintiff's demand. 

  • That which is set off against another thing; an offset. 

  • An offset. 

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