Legal Dictionary
Restitution
Definition
Compensation provided by the perpetrator or a third party to the victim or the victim's family who are their heirs, which may include the return of property rights, payment of compensation for loss or suffering, or reimbursement of costs for specific actions.
Category
Principles & Doctrines
Example Sentence
- Example: In discussions of principles & tenets, the term “Restitution” is frequently used.
Synonym
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Reference Source
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General reference: legal principles
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