restitution
nounUK /ˌres.tɪˈtjuː.ʃən/
US /ˌres.təˈtuː.ʃən/
Giving something back to the person it was taken from.
The thief had to pay restitution to the shop owner for the stolen goods.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of putting something back into its original condition or place.
The restitution of the old painting took many months of careful work.
3. Money paid to someone to make up for a loss or injury.
The court ordered the company to pay restitution to the families affected.
4. The act of giving back something that was lost or stolen.
The museum celebrated the restitution of the ancient statue to its home country.