"restitution" meaning in English

See restitution in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuʃən/ [UK], /ˌrɛstɪˈtuʃən/ [US] Audio: en-au-restitution.ogg [Australia] Forms: restitution [singular], restitutions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Restitution is the process of compensating or restoring losses.
    Sense id: simple-restitution-en-noun-cJinnzRa Categories (other): Law
     
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