Definition of "restitution" []

• The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered. See Synonyms at reparation. (noun)
• The act of making good or compensating for loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. (noun)
• A return to or restoration of a previous state or position. (noun)

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• "More than $363 million in restitution is owed by Rothstein, Villegas and possibly others."
• "• Fraudsters who targeted churchgoers sanctioned; ordered to pay $11 million in restitution"
• "Sebero, a former Bonner County, Idaho, sheriff's marine deputy, agreed to forfeit personal assets and to pay $950,000 in restitution, and could face 20 years and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced July"