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Definition restitution in American English

restitution noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌrestɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/
1

the act of returning something that was lost or stolen to the person it belongs to

Synonyms and related words
supply provision distribution
2

payment or services that you provide someone with because you have done something bad or illegal to them

Example

He was ordered to make restitution to his victim.

Synonyms and related words
payment advance contribution
Definition restitution in American English