restitution
Translation
restitution, compensation, restoration
Examples
The court ordered the restitution of the stolen art.
The court ordered the restitution of the stolen art.
He made full restitution for the damage caused.
He made full restitution for the damage caused.
Grammar Patterns
restitution of ((sth.)) the return of something to its original owner The court ordered the restitution of the stolen art.
make restitution for ((sth.)) to compensate for loss or damage He made full restitution for the damage caused.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compensation, repayment, restoration
Etymology
From Latin 'restituere' (to set up again), from 're-' (again) + 'statuere' (to set up).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-institute' – putting something back to its original state or owner.