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restitution

/riːˈstɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does restitution mean?

noun

The act of restoring something to its original state or condition, or the state of being restored. The return of something, such as money or property, that was taken or owed.

Example

"The court ordered the thief to pay restitution to the victim for the stolen goods."

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