Definition of Restitution. Meaning of Restitution. Synonyms of Restitution

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Restitution. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Restitution and, of course, Restitution synonyms and on the right images related to the word Restitution.

Definition of Restitution

Restitution
Restitution Res`ti*tu"tion (r?s`t?*t?"sh?n), n. [F. restitution, L. restitutio. See Restitute, v.] 1. The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. A restitution of ancient rights unto the crown. --Spenser. He restitution to the value makes. --Sandys. 2. That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroved; compensation. 3. (Physics) The act of returning to, or recovering, a former state; as, the restitution of an elastic body. 4. (Med.) The movement of rotetion which usually occurs in childbirth after the head has been delivered, and which causes the latter to point towards the side to which it was directed at the beginning of labor. Syn: Restoration; return; indemnification; reparation; compensation; amends; remuneration.

Meaning of Restitution from wikipedia

Error: Cannot create object