restitution - Legal English Dictionary
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restitution

the act of giving something back that was lost or taken unlawfully from someone; the act of compensating the consequences of unlawful loss or injury My client demands full restitution of expenses incurred (=money spent) following your breach of contract.

Phrase Bank

  • Smith has agreed to pay $675,000 in restitution to the SEC's victim fund.
  • The payment is intended to provide restitution for private property seized during the war.
  • The court ordered that he pay a restitution fine of $100.
  • The oil company promised to make full restitution to the victims for the injury to their health.

Additional Notes

  • The adjective form is restitutionary.
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