meaning of countervail
1.  To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to thwart or overcome by such action; to furnish an equivalent to or for; to counterbalance; to compensate. 
2.  Power or value sufficient to obviate any effect; equal weight, strength, or value; equivalent; compensation; requital. 
3.  oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my 
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