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Definition of Restitution
1. Noun. A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.
Generic synonyms: Compensation
Specialized synonyms: Relief, Actual Damages, Compensatory Damages, General Damages, Nominal Damages, Exemplary Damages, Punitive Damages, Smart Money, Atonement, Expiation, Satisfaction
Derivative terms: Indemnify, Indemnify, Redress
2. Noun. The act of restoring something to its original state.
Derivative terms: Restitute
3. Noun. Getting something back again. "Upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing"
Generic synonyms: Acquisition
Specialized synonyms: Clawback
Derivative terms: Regain, Restitute, Restore, Return
Definition of Restitution
1. n. The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.
Definition of Restitution
1. Noun. (legal) A process of compensation for losses. ¹
2. Noun. The act of making good or compensating for loss or injury. ¹
3. Noun. A return or restoration to a previous condition or position. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Restitution
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Medical Definition of Restitution
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1. The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. "A restitution of ancient rights unto the crown." (Spenser) "He restitution to the value makes." (Sandys)
2. That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroved; compensation.
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