restitution
Translation
restitution, compensation, repayment
Examples
The court ordered the thief to make restitution.
The court ordered the thief to make restitution.
He made full restitution for the damage caused.
He made full restitution for the damage caused.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) the act of returning something lost or stolen, or of paying for damage The court ordered restitution for the stolen items.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compensation, repayment, restoration, amends
Etymology
From Latin 'restituere' (to set up again), from 're-' (again) + 'statuere' (to set up).
Memory Tips
Think 're-institute'—to put something back how it was. It's about restoring something to its rightful owner or condition.