" claw back "

[Noun]  | "claw*back" | \ ˈklȯ-ˌbak \

1: the act or an instance of getting back money or benefits previously given out: such as

2: the recovery of tax allowances by additional taxation

3: the reclaiming of money or benefits under special circumstances stipulated in a contract —usually used before another noun

Origin: 1962 ;

[Verb]  | "claw back" 

1: to get back (something) usually by strenuous effort or forceful means : regain

2: to recover (money or benefits) especially by putting into effect additional taxation or clawback provisions

Origin: 1852 ;