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recovery of unlawful aid

phrase/rɪˈkʌvəri əv ʌnˈlɔːfl eɪd/

B1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The obligation on a Member State to reclaim incompatible aid, with interest, from the beneficiary so as to restore the previous market situation.

The decision ordered recovery of unlawful aid amounting to thirteen billion euros plus interest.

Similar: clawback of aid

Topic: Competition & antitrust in Legal English

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