restitution (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛstɪˈtuːʃən/

Definition

The act of returning something that was lost or stolen, or compensation for loss, damage, or injury.

Examples

• The court ordered the thief to pay full restitution to the victims for their stolen property.

• Making restitution for the broken window, she bought a new one for her landlord.

• The company offered financial restitution to customers affected by the faulty product.

How to Use restitution

restitution for (prepositional phrase)

Compensation for a specific loss or damage. — "The company paid restitution for the faulty products."

restitution to (prepositional phrase)

Compensation given to a specific person or group. — "The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud."

Synonyms of restitution

Words with a similar meaning to restitution:

• compensation
• reparation
• indemnification
• reimbursement

Antonyms of restitution

Words with the opposite meaning to restitution:

• deprivation
• damage

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