Used in financial situations when money must be returned due to errors, contract terms, or fraud. 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. 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. The court ordered him to claw back the embezzled funds.