definition of
restitution

[1] #1 restitution n. [damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, redress] a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. wn

[2] #2 restitution n. the act of restoring something to its original state. wn

[3] #3 restitution n. [return, restoration, regaining] getting something back again; "upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing". wn