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restitution
(,r/E/st/I/'t/u//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury(noun.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of restoring something to its original state(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • getting something back again(noun.act)
    Example:
    Upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing.
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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