restitution
UK: ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən | US: ˌrɛstɪˈtuːʃən
n. The act of restoring something to its original state or owner.
n. Compensation for loss, damage, or injury.
n. (Law) The return of property or payment for harm caused by unlawful action.
restitution = re<again> + stit<stand> + ion<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" or "back" (from Latin re-).
- stit: Root derived from Latin statuere (to stand or establish), related to "status" or "statute."
- ion: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process (from Latin -io).
Etymology Origin:
The word "restitution" traces back to Latin restitutio, combining re- (expressing repetition) and statuere (to set up or restore). It originally referred to the act of re-establishing or returning something to its rightful state. Over time, it evolved in legal and general contexts to emphasize restoration or compensation, reflecting the idea of "standing something back up" metaphorically.
The court ordered the thief to pay restitution to the victim.
Environmental groups demand restitution for the damaged ecosystem.
The museum negotiated the restitution of stolen artifacts to their country of origin.
He sought restitution for the financial losses caused by the breach of contract.
The treaty included clauses about the restitution of prisoners of war.