Definition of restitution

noun (n)

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury (noun.possession)

  Synonym: amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of restoring something to its original state (noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• getting something back again (noun.act)

  Synonym: regaining, restoration, return
  

  Example:
  Upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing.
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. (noun)

  source: webster1913

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