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/
Korean meaning: 배상, 보상; 원상회복
Korean pronunciation: 레스티**튜**션
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
Police officer provides restitution by returning the stolen bicycle to its owner
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Through prosecution and constitution, justice brings restitution!
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Origin
From Latin restitutio, meaning 'a restoring or rebuilding.' The word literally meant 'to set up again' or 'to place back in position.'
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“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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