restitution (Meaning)
restitution (n)
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
the act of restoring something to its original state
getting something back again
restitution (v.)
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.
That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroved; compensation.
The act of returning to, or recovering, a former state; as, the restitution of an elastic body.
The movement of rotetion which usually occurs in childbirth after the head has been delivered, and which causes the latter to point towards the side to which it was directed at the beginning of labor.
Synonyms & Antonyms of restitution
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restitution Sentence Examples
- The defendant was ordered to pay restitution for the stolen goods.
- The government sought restitution from the corporation for environmental damage.
- The victim demanded restitution for the emotional distress caused by the crime.
- The judge considered the request for restitution carefully before making a decision.
- Restitution is a common form of compensation in civil cases.
- The amount of restitution awarded was proportional to the victim's losses.
- The defendant agreed to make restitution in monthly installments.
- The restitution payment helped the victim to recover financially.
- Restitution is an important principle of restorative justice, aiming to repair harm and restore balance.
- The process of obtaining restitution can be lengthy and complex, but it can provide justice to victims of wrongdoing.
FAQs About the word restitution
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury, the act of restoring something to its original state, getting something back againThe act of restoring a
reparation, compensation, damages, recoupment,indemnity, punishment, indemnification, recompense, redress, solatium
No antonyms found.
The defendant was ordered to pay restitution for the stolen goods.
The government sought restitution from the corporation for environmental damage.
The victim demanded restitution for the emotional distress caused by the crime.
The judge considered the request for restitution carefully before making a decision.
