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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 On that same front, Hoffman’s order restrains the NCAA from enforcing the rule of restitution. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The suspects, both former employees of the JFK airport postal facility, were given prison sentences ranging from five to 12 years and ordered to pay more than $400,000 in restitution, officials said. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Under the terms of the agreement, Miller, 75, who lives in central Florida, must abide by a number of rules for a 12-month period and pay about $60,000 in restitution. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Hickey now owes $33,500 in fines and restitution plus 15 days in jail. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restitution

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The African Union has likewise made reparations a major political priority.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Charne Tracey, from Lawyers for Human Rights, said the plaintiffs hoped the case would push the government into talks with survivors and families over reparations.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of reparation

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All told, Trinity Valley must pay Skains just over $10 million intended to cover harm to her mental health and reputation, unpaid wages and benefits, and exemplary damages, according to the verdict.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
The Tetris Company has won damages from developers making copycat games without a license before.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of damages

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Quicken Loans is affiliated with Rocket Mortgage and its lender rankings can be influenced by compensation.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Skains also accused Wojtelwicz of increasing her and other female employees’ workloads without extra compensation, according to the suit.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

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