restitution

Restitution is defined as reimbursement for a loss or injury, or restoring to a former condition or returning something to the former owner.

(noun)

An example of restitution is money paid in a breach of contract case to make up for the breach.
An example of restitution is when a shoplifter has to give back or pay for the item he stole.

See restitution in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a giving back to the rightful owner of something that has been lost or taken away; restoration
a making good for loss or damage; reimbursement
a return to a former condition or situation
Physics the recovery of its shape by an elastic body after pressure or strain is released

Origin: ME < MFr < L restitutio < restitutus, pp. of restituere, to set up again, restore < re-, again + statuere, to set up: see statue

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See restitution in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered. See Synonyms at reparation.
The act of making good or compensating for loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.
A return to or restoration of a previous state or position.

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