restitution

CEFRC1

/ˌɹɛstɪˈtjuʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Payment or return of something to make up for loss or harm.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A return or restoration to a previous condition or position.

Examples

  • Tom has been ordered to pay restitution.

  • Sami was ordered to pay restitution.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of making good or compensating for loss or injury.

  2. A process of compensation for losses.

  3. That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroyed; compensation.

More examples

In context

  • the restitution of an elastic body

  • A restitution of ancient rights unto the crown.

  • He […]restitution to the value makes.

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Origin

noun

From Old French restitucion, from Latin restitutio.