restitution

res·ti·tu·tion

noun \ˌres-tə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\

Definition of RESTITUTION

1

: an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: as

a : a restoration of something to its rightful owner

b : a making good of or giving an equivalent for some injury

2

: a legal action serving to cause restoration of a previous state

Examples of RESTITUTION

1. the restitution of her stolen property
2. He was ordered to make restitution to the victim.

Origin of RESTITUTION

Middle English restitucioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin restitution-, restitutio, from restituere to restore, from re- + statuere to set up — more at statute

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to RESTITUTION

Synonyms

damages, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation, reprisal(s), requital, compensation, satisfaction

Related Words

punitive damage, solatium; amends, atonement, expiation; refund, reimbursement, repayment; adjustment, settlement; punishment, retaliation

Other Legal Terms

actionable, alienable, carceral, chattel, complicity, decedent, larceny, malfeasance, modus operandi

Rhymes with RESTITUTION

absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution