noun
Uncommon
restitution
rehs-tih-TYOO-shuhn
Restitution (noun) means the act of giving back or compensating someone for a loss, damage, or wrong done to them. Example: “The court ordered the thief to pay restitution to his victims.”
noun
1
The act of giving back or compensating someone for a loss, damage, or wrong done to them.
"The court ordered the thief to pay restitution to his victims."
"The museum agreed to make restitution for the stolen artifacts by returning them."
How to use restitution
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPaying back or making up for harm or loss you caused.
Common pairings
pay restitution
make restitution
restitution for damages
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Word forms
- Plural
- restitutions
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Etymology
From Old French restitucion, from Latin restitutio, "a restoring," from restituere ("to restore").
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Rhymes for restitution
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
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elocution
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Frequently asked questions
What does “restitution” mean?
The word “restitution” means the act of giving back or compensating someone for a loss, damage, or wrong done to them. In plain terms, paying back or making up for harm or loss you caused.
How do you pronounce “restitution”?
“Restitution” is pronounced rehs-tih-TYOO-shuhn (/ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “restitution” in a sentence?
Here is “restitution” used in a sentence: “The court ordered the thief to pay restitution to his victims.”
What is another word for “restitution”?
Words with a similar meaning to “restitution” include reddition, render, rendition, restoration, surrender and return.
What is the opposite of “restitution”?
The opposite of “restitution” — its antonyms — is taking.
What part of speech is “restitution”?
“Restitution” is a noun.
Where does the word “restitution” come from?
The word “restitution” comes from Latin. From Old French restitucion, from Latin restitutio, "a restoring," from restituere ("to restore").
Is “restitution” a common word?
“Restitution” is an uncommon word in modern English.
