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    Restitution (en. Restitution)

    ʁɛstitysjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    To return something to its owner.
    The restitution of looted works of art is a sensitive subject.
    La restitution des œuvres d'art spoliées est un sujet sensible.
    Recovery or return to a previous state.
    The restitution of collective memory is essential after a conflict.
    La restitution de la mémoire collective est essentielle après un conflit.
    Compensation or indemnity for harm.
    The court ordered the restitution of embezzled funds.
    Le tribunal a ordonné la restitution des fonds détournés.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'restitutio', meaning restoration, returning to a previous state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    restitution of property
    Returning property to its legitimate owner.
    restitution de biens
    physical restitution
    To return or revert to a previous physical state.
    restitution physique
    awaiting restitution
    In anticipation of recovering something.
    en attente de restitution

    Related Words

    reimbursement
    The act of returning money paid.
    remboursement
    compensation
    Remuneration for damage or a service.
    compensation
    recovery
    The act of finding what has been lost.
    récupération

    Slang Meanings

    To return a favor or service.
    He helped me, so I owe him a restitution.
    Il m'a aidé, alors je lui dois une restitution.
    To recover goods or something taken.
    I hope to get a good restitution for my stolen bicycle.
    J'espère avoir une bonne restitution de mon vélo volé.