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restitution
[res-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-]
noun
reparation made by giving an equivalent or compensation for loss, damage, or injury caused; indemnification.
Synonyms: , , , , ,the restoration of property or rights previously taken away, conveyed, or surrendered.
restoration to the former or original state or position.
Physics.the return to an original physical condition, especially after elastic deformation.
restitution
/ ˌɛɪˈːʃə /
noun
the act of giving back something that has been lost or stolen
law the act of compensating for loss or injury by reverting as far as possible to the position before such injury occurred
the return of an object or system to its original state, esp a restoration of shape after elastic deformation
Other 51Թ Forms
- restitutive adjective
- restitutory adjective
- nonrestitution noun
- unrestitutive adjective
- ˈپˌٳܳپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of restitution1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of restitution1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Song’s next court hearing is scheduled for Sept. 16, when she faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years and must pay restitution to her victims, according to the release.
He will also have to take a driver safety course and pay restitution.
Todd and Julie were sentenced to 12 years and 7 years in prison, respectfully, and ordered to pay more than $17 million in restitution.
In addition to the proposed nine-month sentence, Kemp will spend one year in community custody and pay restitution.
It asks the court for an order that would require the officers and directors to pay restitution, including returning the compensation they received that was tied to how well the company performed.
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When To Use
Restitution is payment or some other form of compensation that is given to make up for loss, damage, or injury that has been caused.Restitution can also refer to the act or process of compensating someone in this way.The point of restitution is to return what has been lost or stolen or to repair the damage or injury that has been done so that things can be returned to how they originally were or as close as possible.The word is especially used in a legal context to refer to compensation that is required by someone who has caused loss, damage, or injury as part of a crime. Restitution often involves monetary payments, but it can involve other forms of compensation.Example: The defendant was ordered to pay $1 million dollars in restitution to compensate for injuries and property damage.
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