restitution

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
  2. noun the act of restoring something to its original state
  3. noun getting something back again

Etymology

From Old French restitucion, from Latin restitutio.

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Synonyms

damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, redress

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