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restitution
noun
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Word History
Middle English restitucioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin restitution-, restitutio, from restituere to restore, from re- + statuere to set up — more at statute
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Restitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restitution. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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Nglish: Translation of restitution for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about restitution
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