restitution

noun [U]

/ˌres.tɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

/-ˈtuː-/

Definition

› formal the return of objects that were stolen or lost: They are demanding the restitution of ancient treasures that were removed from the country in the 16th century.Giving, bringing or getting back › legal payment made for damage or loss: The chemicals company promised to make full restitution to the victims for the injury to their health.Costs and expenses

(Definition of restitution noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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