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Term: Restitution

Definition:

noun

The act of restoring or giving back something that was lost, stolen, or taken away; compensation or reparation for a loss, injury, or wrongdoing.

Example sentence:

After the court found the defendant guilty of embezzlement, the judge ordered him to pay $1 million in restitution to the victims.

noun

In law, the restoration of a specific thing to its rightful owner.

Example sentence:

The antique painting was finally returned to the museum after a long legal battle for restitution.

noun

The return or compensation for property or funds that were seized or confiscated.

Example sentence:

The government has established a restitution program to compensate individuals who lost their assets during the war.

noun

A sum of money or compensation paid by an offender as part of their punishment.

Example sentence:

The judge imposed a hefty fine and ordered the criminal to perform community service as a form of restitution.

noun

The act of making amends or restoring harmony in a situation where harm or damage has been done.

Example sentence:

As a gesture of restitution, the company issued an official apology to its customers and offered them a full refund.

noun

Reparation or restoration of one's reputation or honor.

Example sentence:

The artist demanded restitution after his work was plagiarized, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property rights.

noun

Compensation for injuries or damages suffered by someone due to another person's actions.

Example sentence:

The victim filed a lawsuit seeking restitution for the physical and emotional trauma caused by the accident.