restitute
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res·ti·tute

verb \ˈres-tə-ˌtüt, -ˌtyüt\
res·ti·tut·edres·ti·tut·ing

Definition of RESTITUTE

transitive verb
1
: to restore to a former state or position
2
: give back; especially : refund
intransitive verb
: to undergo restitution

Origin of RESTITUTE

Latin restitutus, past participle of restituere
First Known Use: circa 1500

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