Restitute: meaning, definitions and examples

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restitute

 

[ ˈrɛstɪˌtjuːt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

To restore something that was taken away or lost, to give back what was stolen or unjustly taken. It is often used in the context of compensating someone for a loss or harm they have suffered.

Synonyms

compensate, reimburse, return

Examples of usage

  • He was ordered to restitute the money he had embezzled.
  • The court ordered the company to restitute the land to its original owners.

Translations

Translations of the word "restitute" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restituir

🇮🇳 लौटाना

🇩🇪 wiedergutmachen

🇮🇩 mengembalikan

🇺🇦 відшкодувати

🇵🇱 rekompensować

🇯🇵 返す

🇫🇷 restituer

🇪🇸 restituir

🇹🇷 iade etmek

🇰🇷 회복하다

🇸🇦 إعادة

🇨🇿 vrátit

🇸🇰 vrátiť

🇨🇳 归还

🇸🇮 vrniti

🇮🇸 endurgreiða

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 bərpa etmək

🇲🇽 restituir

Etymology

The word 'restitute' originates from the Latin word 'restitutus', which means 'restored'. It has been used in legal contexts for centuries, with its roots in the concept of restoring justice and balance. Restitution has been a fundamental principle in various legal systems around the world, aiming to right the wrongs and provide compensation for damages.