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restitution

UK
/ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛstɪˈtuːʃən/

Translations

restitutionnoun
restitutions
pl
The museum agreed to the restitution of the stolen artifacts to their country of origin.
Le musée a accepté la restitution des objets volés à leur pays d'origine.
Additional translations
réparationAu sens juridique, pour un préjudice ou une perte.
Synonyms
compensation
amends
restoration
reparation
redress
repayment
recompense
restitutionadjective
UK
/ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛstɪˈtuːʃən/
Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "restitution order").
restitutifSurtout en langage juridique.
The judge signed a restitution order requiring the return of the property.
Le juge a signé une mesure restitutive exigeant la restitution du bien.
Additional translations
restitutoireTerme juridique plus rare.

Definitions

restitutionnoun
The act of restoring something to its original state or returning something to its rightful owner.
The museum agreed to the restitution of the stolen artifacts to their country of origin.
Compensation for loss or injury; reparation.
The court ordered the defendant to pay restitution to the victim for the damages caused.
restitutionadjective
Relating to or serving as restitution, especially in legal usage.
The judge signed a restitution order requiring the return of the property.
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