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restitution

noun

ˌre-stə-ˈtü-shən

Definition of restitution

as in reparation

payment to another for a loss or injury sought restitution from the other driver's insurance company for lost wages

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Recent Examples of restitution With his ring powered up, John flies over and drops off a bag of money as restitution to the waitress Maggie (Hannah Christine Shetler) who lost her family in the Manhunter attack. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Flynn received credit for 229 days already spent in jail and was ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution for funeral expenses, along with court costs. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Authorities will sell the vehicles to pay restitution to victims. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 In June, Unlock Partnership Solutions reached an agreement with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to comply with the state consumer lending laws and licensing requirements and to pay $283,375 in restitution on prior agreements. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restitution

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The perspective and agency of the protagonists shift, motivated by their desire for justice and reparations.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
While the British government has consistently rejected calls for financial reparations, the Crown’s referral effectively delegates the legal parsing of these historical grievances to the Privy Council in London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of reparation

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Hughes added that the county would face millions of dollars in damages and a bigger data center.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Hollister lost that fight in 2017 and sold her stake in the hotel project to cover millions in damages.

— Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

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Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Poolson said the immediate goal was to secure compensation for workers and their families.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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