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Meaning of restitution
The act of giving someone something, especially money, to compensate for something that has been lost or taken away.
Etymology of restitution
The word "restitution" comes from the Latin "restituere", which means "to restore".
The Latin "restituere" is a combination of "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "statuere" (meaning "to set" or "to place").
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of restoring something to its original state or condition.
Synonyms
compensation
reimbursement
repayment
indemnity
amends
reparation
redress
restitutional
restoration
refund
recompense
indemnification
reimbursement
requital
retaliation
reciprocation
retaliation
satisfaction
atonement
expiation
propitiation
conciliation
appeasement
placation
pacification
settlement
adjustment
arrangement
Definitions
- The act of giving someone something, especially money, to compensate for something that has been lost or taken away.
- * The return of something to its rightful owner.
- * The payment of a sum of money to compensate for a loss or injury.
Usage Examples
- The company was ordered to make restitution to the victims of the fraud.
- * The government provided restitution to the families of the soldiers who were killed in action.
- * The court ruled that the defendant must make restitution to the plaintiff for the damages caused.
Antonyms
loss
deprivation
confiscation
seizure
forfeiture
penalty
fine
punishment
retaliation
revenge
vengeance
retribution
reprisal
retaliation
nonpayment
noncompensation
neglect
omission
default