restitution — the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; compensation for injury or loss
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; compensation for injury or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
Example Sentences
- The shoplifter had to make restitution by working at the store for free.
- After accidentally deleting his friend's homework, Jake offered to do restitution by writing it again.
- The company agreed to pay restitution to customers who received defective products.
restitution
NOUN[/ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/]
the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; compensation for injury or loss
The museum returned the stolen artifact as restitution to its original country.
Thief forced to 'REST IT, YOU!' - returning stolen crown to rightful owner
Through prosecution and constitution, justice brings restitution!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin restitutio, meaning 'a restoring or rebuilding.' The word literally meant 'to set up again' or 'to place back in position.'
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + stit- (to stand/set up) + -ution (noun suffix indicating action or result)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The shoplifter had to make restitution by working at the store for free.”
“After accidentally deleting his friend's homework, Jake offered to do restitution by writing it again.”
“The company agreed to pay restitution to customers who received defective products.”
“The art thief was required to make restitution by returning all stolen paintings.”
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