restitution
/ˌrɛstɪˈtuʃən/
noun
- The act of giving back something that was lost, taken, or stolen; restoration to the rightful owner.
- The treaty called for the restitution of lands seized during the war.
- As part of the settlement, the company made full restitution to the customers it had overcharged.
- The museum announced the restitution of the stolen painting to its original owners.
- Payment or compensation for loss, damage, or injury; making amends.
- The insurance policy provided restitution for the fire damage to the house.
- He was required to make restitution for the damage he caused to the neighbor's fence.
- The court ordered the defendant to pay restitution to the victims of the fraud.
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