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restitution

 

[ ˌrɛstɪˈt(j)uːʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

The act of restoring something that was lost or stolen to its rightful owner; the act of compensating for loss, damage, or injury.

Synonyms

compensation, indemnification, reparation

Examples of usage

  • The court ordered the thief to make restitution to the victim.
  • The company was required to provide financial restitution to the affected customers.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

The restoration of something to its original state or condition.

Synonyms

recovery, reinstatement, restoration

Examples of usage

  • The restitution of the historic building was a major achievement for the preservation society.
  • The artist focused on the restitution of the painting to its former glory.

Translations

Translations of the word "restitution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restituição

🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापन

🇩🇪 Rückerstattung

🇮🇩 pengembalian

🇺🇦 відшкодування

🇵🇱 rekompensata

🇯🇵 返還 (へんかん)

🇫🇷 restitution

🇪🇸 restitución

🇹🇷 iade

🇰🇷 반환 (반환)

🇸🇦 إعادة (إعادة)

🇨🇿 náhrada

🇸🇰 náhrada

🇨🇳 归还 (guīhuán)

🇸🇮 povračilo

🇮🇸 endurheimt

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 უკუგება

🇦🇿 qaytarılma

🇲🇽 restitución

Word origin

The word 'restitution' originated from the Latin word 'restitutio', which means a restoring or replacement. In English, the term has been used since the late 14th century, primarily in legal contexts related to the return of property or compensation for loss. Over time, 'restitution' has come to symbolize not only the act of giving back what was taken, but also the idea of making amends or restoring something to its original state.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,277, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.