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Definition: Accompt is an archaic spelling of the word "account." It refers to a detailed statement of financial transactions between parties in a fiduciary relationship, such as an agent and a principal. The purpose of an account is to ascertain and recover the balance due, which can only be maintained when there is an obligation to account and the amount due is uncertain and unliquidated.
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These examples illustrate how an account is used to recover the balance due in a fiduciary relationship where the amount is uncertain and unliquidated.