restitution

• Substantiv, das die Rückgabe einer Sache an den rechtmäßigen Eigentümer oder den Ausgleich von Verlusten, Schäden oder Beeinträchtigungen bezeichnet, häufig im rechtlichen Kontext.

A noun referring to the act of restoring something to its rightful owner or making amends for loss, damage, or injury, often in a legal context.

unzählbar

1. Return of propertyC1formal

   The act of returning something that was lost or stolen to its rightful owner.

   Rückgabe von Eigentum

   • The court ordered the restitution of the stolen artwork to the museum.
   • The government demanded restitution of the illegally seized land.
   • The thief was forced to make restitution of the stolen goods.

   Synonymerestorationreturn

2. Compensation for lossC1formallegal

   Payment or compensation made for injury, loss, or damage suffered.

   Schadensersatz

   • The company paid restitution to the victims of the accident.
   • The judge ordered financial restitution for the damages caused.
   • The settlement included restitution for lost wages and medical expenses.

   Synonymeamendscompensationindemnityrecompenseredressreimbursementreparationrepayment