word
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restitution
res-tih-TOO-shun
ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
restitution
Dictionary meaning
The restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; in law, the returning of a sum of money or repayment of losses caused by a wrong.
History and origin
Latin — 'restitutio' (restoration), from 'restituere' (to restore).
Examples
- As part of his sentence, he was ordered to pay restitution to the victims of his fraud.
Common mispronunciations
res-TIH-too-shunres-tih-TYOO-shun
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