restitution

• Nom désignant l'acte de restituer quelque chose à son propriétaire légitime ou de réparer un préjudice, un dommage ou une perte, souvent dans un contexte juridique.

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.

indénombrable

1. Return of propertyC1formal

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

   restitution

   • 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.

   Synonymesrestorationreturn

2. Compensation for lossC1formallegal

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

   Indemnisation pour perte ou préjudice

   • 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.

   Synonymesamendscompensationindemnityrecompenseredressreimbursementreparationrepayment