Restitution is the act of giving back to a person something that was lost or stolen, or of payingthem money for the loss.
[formal]
The victims are demanding full restitution.
We have asked that they rehire the people they fired and make restitution to them.
Synonyms: compensation, satisfaction, amends, refund More Synonyms of restitution
More Synonyms of restitution
restitution in British English
(ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən)
noun
1.
the act of giving back something that has been lost or stolen
2. law
the act of compensating for loss or injury by reverting as far as possible to the position before such injury occurred
3.
the return of an object or system to its original state, esp a restoration of shape after elastic deformation
Derived forms
restitutive (ˈrestiˌtutive) or restitutory (ˌrestiˈtutory)
adjective
Word origin
C13: from Latin rēstitūtiō, from rēstituere to rebuild, from re- + statuere to set up
restitution in American English
(ˌrɛstəˈtuʃən; ˌrɛstəˈtjuʃən)
noun
1.
a giving back to the rightful owner of something that has been lost or taken away; restoration
2.
a making good for loss or damage; reimbursement
3.
a return to a former condition or situation
4. Physics
the recovery of its shape by an elastic body after pressure or strain is released
SIMILAR WORDS: ˌrepaˈration
Derived forms
restitutive (ˈrestiˌtutive)
adjective
Word origin
ME < MFr < L restitutio < restitutus, pp. of restituere, to set up again, restore < re-, again + statuere, to set up: see statue
Examples of 'restitution' in a sentence
restitution
How do you make restitution for a pleasure consumed?
Christianity Today (2000)
There was no claim in restitution for repayment of money paid by the defendant to the adjudicator.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He readily gave his expertise in art restitution claims.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Common law restitution claims were far from straightforward.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We seek complete restitution - the present value plus interest.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is seeking restitution and penalties for both, and a lifetime trading ban.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If he is a good neighbour, he will apologise and make such restitution as is possible.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But that is no reason for BP not to seek restitution on behalf of its shareholders.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It is unforgivable - and it is absolutely imperative that we make speedy restitution to the victims of the cover-ups.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They submitted that the claimants' remedy was for restitution and that a liability to make restitution was not within the terms of the Act.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The three men also face the prospect of paying restitution, although no injured parties or victims of the crime have come forward, meaning a fine is unlikely.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
1 (noun)
Definition
compensation for loss or injury
The victims are demanding full restitution.
Synonyms
compensation
He received one year's salary as compensation for loss of office.
satisfaction
Buyers have the right to go to court and demand satisfaction.
amends
refund
They plan to demand a refund.
repayment
as repayment for kindnesses from old friends
redress
a legal battle to seek some redress from the government
remuneration
I shall expect some remuneration for my trouble.
reparation
a demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation
indemnity
The government paid the family an indemnity for the missing pictures.
reimbursement
It can take up to six months before reimbursements are made.
recompense
He demands no financial recompense for his troubles.
indemnification
requital
2 (noun)
Definition
the act of giving back something that has been lost or stolen
the restitution of their equal rights as citizens
Synonyms
return
Their demand was for the return of acres of forest.
return
Their demand was for the return of acres of forest.
replacement
restoration
the restoration of diplomatic relations
reinstatement
Parents campaigned in vain for her reinstatement.
re-establishment
reinstallation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of indemnity
Definition
compensation for loss or damage
The government paid the family an indemnity for the missing pictures.
Synonyms
compensation,
remuneration,
reparation,
satisfaction,
redress,
restitution,
reimbursement,
requital
in the sense of recompense
Definition
compensation for loss or injury
He demands no financial recompense for his troubles.
Synonyms
compensation,
pay,
payment,
satisfaction,
amends,
repayment,
remuneration,
reparation,
indemnity,
restitution,
damages,
emolument,
indemnification,
requital
in the sense of redress
Definition
compensation or reparation
a legal battle to seek some redress from the government
Synonyms
amends,
payment,
compensation,
reparation,
restitution,
atonement,
recompense,
requital,
quittance
Nearby words of
restitution
rest on your laurels
restaurant
restful
restitution
restive
restless
restlessness
Synonyms of 'restitution'
restitution
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of refund
Definition
return of money to a purchaser or the amount returned
They plan to demand a refund.
Synonyms
repayment,
compensation,
rebate,
reparation,
indemnity,
reimbursement,
return
in the sense of reimbursement
It can take up to six months before reimbursements are made.
Synonyms
repayment,
compensation,
refund,
recompense,
indemnification
in the sense of reinstatement
Parents campaigned in vain for her reinstatement.
Synonyms
restoration,
bringing back,
re-establishment,
reinstitution,
reinstallation,
rehabilitation
in the sense of remuneration
I shall expect some remuneration for my trouble.
Synonyms
payment,
income,
earnings,
salary,
pay,
return,
profit,
fee,
wages,
reward,
compensation,
repayment,
reparation,
indemnity,
retainer,
reimbursement,
recompense,
stipend,
emolument,
meed (archaic)
in the sense of reparation
Definition
the act of making up for loss or injury
a demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation
Synonyms
compensation,
damages,
repair,
satisfaction,
amends,
renewal,
redress,
indemnity,
restitution,
atonement,
recompense,
propitiation,
requital
in the sense of repayment
as repayment for kindnesses from old friends
Synonyms
reward,
compensation,
reparation,
recompense
in the sense of requital
Synonyms
return,
payment,
reward,
compensation,
amends,
repayment,
redress,
remuneration,
restitution,
reimbursement,
recompense
in the sense of restoration
Definition
the act of restoring to a former or original condition, place, etc.
the restoration of diplomatic relations
Synonyms
reinstatement,
return,
revival,
restitution,
re-establishment,
reinstallation,
replacement
in the sense of satisfaction
Definition
compensation or an apology for a wrong done
Buyers have the right to go to court and demand satisfaction.