Rēs'ti-tū'tion, n.
n. [Lat. restitutio, Fr. restitution, Pr. restitutio, Sp. restitucion, It. restituzione.]
- The act of restituting.
- Especially, the act of restoring any thing to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.
He restitution to the value makes. Sandys.
- That which is offered in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroyed.
- The act of recovering a former state or posture. [Rare.] Grew.
Syn.—Restoration; return; indemnification; reparation; compensation; amends; remuneration.