BusinessAugust 17, 2026

clawback

KLAW-bak

Definition

A contractual provision that allows an organization to demand the return of previously paid compensation or bonuses from an executive, typically triggered by specific events like financial restatements or misconduct.

Etymology

The term is a compound of the verb 'claw' (meaning to scrape or seize) and 'back,' originating in the early 20th century to describe the act of forcibly retracting or retrieving something previously given.

In the news

Dr. Shirley Zinn led the introduction of a clawback policy at SPAR to ensure executive accountability and better align management incentives with shareholder expectations.

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