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malus - What does it mean?

Definition of 'malus'

English

Noun

(es)
  • (business) The return of performance-related compensation originally paid by an employer to an employee as a result of the discovery of a defect in the performance.
  • When bank fired the loan originator, they recovered the last two years of her bonuses under the malus clause in her contract.

    Usage notes

    * Might occur in financial services in connection with defaulted loans.

    Synonyms

    * clawback

    Coordinate terms

    * (l)

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