Definitions

1. verb

to pay or give back money or property that has been taken unfairly or by mistake

“The insurance company agreed to restitute the stolen goods to its rightful owner.”

2. verb

to restore or replace something that has been damaged or lost

“The government promised to restitute the damaged environment to its original state.”

3. noun

the act of paying or giving back money or property that has been taken unfairly or by mistake

“The restitution of the stolen funds was a major accomplishment for the authorities.”