Thesaurus results for RESTITUTION

restitution

noun

ˌre-stə-ˈtü-shən

Definition of restitution

as in reparation

payment to another for a loss or injury sought restitution from the other driver's insurance company for lost wages

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Recent Examples of restitution Paxton did not have to admit guilt, but was required to pay $300,000 in restitution and complete community service. — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Kulow must pay a $50,000 fine to the federal Lacy Fund and $20,000 in restitution to Idaho Fish and Game, and Major must pay a $30,000 fine and $15,000 in restitution. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026 The commission can also recommend civil penalties and financial restitution. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 After learning about the skull in 2022 at Amsterdam’s Rijksakademie, Aguilar sought the help of the aforementioned collective in launching a restitution campaign. — News Desk, Artforum, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restitution

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Noun

In fact, the whole thing could be viewed as colonial reparations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
Ms Rachel pushes reparations quote in latest progressive political move.

— , FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of reparation

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Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
The eight-person jury will serve an advisory function — ultimately, District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will consider the jury’s decision and rule on the verdict and potential damages.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of damages

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Accept a meal voucher or a goodwill gift card, and the fine print can waive your right to cash compensation worth many times more.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Players who appear in preseason games should receive additional game compensation beyond their training-camp weekly stipend.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of compensation

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