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RESTITUTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RESTITUTION?

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Restitution as a Noun
Definitions of "Restitution" as a noun
Synonyms of "Restitution" as a noun (21 Words)
Usage Examples of "Restitution" as a noun
Associations of "Restitution" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Restitution” are: amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redress, regaining, restoration, return, handing back, replacement, surrender, yielding, recovery, compensation, recompense, reparation, reimbursement, repayment, remuneration, reward, satisfaction

Restitution as a Noun

Definitions of "Restitution" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “restitution” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The resumption of an object's original shape or position through elastic recoil.
The restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner.
The act of restoring something to its original state.
Recompense for injury or loss.
A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.
The restoration of something to its original state.
Getting something back again.

Synonyms of "Restitution" as a noun (21 Words)

amends	A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. How can I make amends.
compensation	The action or process of awarding compensation. Send your CV and current compensation* to Executive Search Consultant.*
damages	The act of damaging something or someone.
handing back	A member of the crew of a ship.
indemnification	A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. The plaintiff sought indemnification* for the cost of the suit against the corporation.*
indemnity	Legal exemption from liability for damages. A deed of indemnity.
recompense	The act of compensating for service or loss or injury. Adequate recompense* for workers who lose their jobs.*
recovery	(in rowing, cycling, or swimming) the action of returning the paddle, leg, or arm to its initial position ready to make a new stroke. A recovery* vehicle.*
redress	Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance. Those seeking redress* for an infringement of public law rights.*
regaining	Getting something back again.
reimbursement	A sum paid to cover money that has been spent or lost. The family received insurance reimbursements.
remuneration	Money paid for work or a service. They work in excess of their contracted hours for no additional remuneration.
reparation	The act of putting something in working order again. The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.
repayment	The act of returning money received previously. Minimum monthly repayments.
replacement	A person or thing that takes or can take the place of another. Please stay until we find a replacement* for you.*
restoration	The restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France in 1814 following the fall of Napoleon Louis XVIII was recalled from exile by Talleyrand. The restoration* looked exactly like the original.*
return	The action of returning something. It might be worth checking with the box office for returns.
reward	Benefit resulting from some event or action. The police are offering a reward* of up to one thousand pounds for information leading to an arrest and conviction.*
satisfaction	Fulfilment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this. I demand the satisfaction* of a gentleman.*
surrender	The action of surrendering a lease or life insurance policy. The colonel was anxious to negotiate a surrender.
yielding	The act of conceding or yielding.

Usage Examples of "Restitution" as a noun

Restitution of the damaged mucosa.
The ANC had demanded the restitution of land seized from black people.
Upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing.
The coefficient of restitution.
He was ordered to pay £6,000 in restitution.

Associations of "Restitution" (30 Words)

bonus	Anything that tends to arouse. Good weather is an added bonus* but the real appeal is the landscape.*
compensate	Make payment to compensate. Payments were made to farmers to compensate* them for cuts in subsidies.*
compensation	The action or process of awarding compensation. The grey streets of London were small compensation* for the loss of her beloved Africa.*
earnings	Money obtained in return for labour or services. He claimed damages for loss of earnings.
expense	Charge something to an expense account. Up to 17 500 in capital expenditures can be expensed in the year they were incurred.
indemnify	Compensate (someone) for harm or loss. The company has taken out insurance to indemnify* its directors against liability when acting for the group.*
meed	A fitting reward. He must extract from her some meed* of approbation.*
overpayment	Payment in excess of what is due. A refund for overpayment* of tax.*
paid	(of work or leave) for or during which one receives pay. A paid* check.*
pay	Render. Pay up please.
payment	An amount paid or payable. Three interest free monthly payments.
payoff	The final payment of a debt.
perquisite	A thing which has served its primary use and to which a subordinate or employee has a customary right. The perquisites of celebrity are intoxicating.
premium	A sum added to an ordinary price or charge. The shares jumped to a 70 per cent premium* on the first day.*
recompense	Make payment to; compensate. Offenders should recompense* their victims.*
refund	Money returned to a payer. I ll refund* you for the apples and any other damage.*
reimburse	Reimburse or compensate someone as for a loss. The investors should be reimbursed for their losses.
reimbursement	The action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money. Reimbursement of everyday medical costs.
remunerate	Make payment to; compensate. My efforts were not remunerated.
remuneration	Money paid for work or a service. Adequate remuneration* for his work.*
reparation	The action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged. The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany.
repay	Make repayment for or return something. The manager has given me another chance and I m desperate to repay* that faith.*
requite	Respond to (love or affection. To win enough to requite* my friends.*
restoration	The restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France in 1814 following the fall of Napoleon Louis XVIII was recalled from exile by Talleyrand. The restoration* of capital punishment.*
return	The key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed. Complete the application form and return* it to this address.*
revert	Turn (one’s eyes or steps) back. On reverting our eyes every step presented some new and admirable scene.
reward	Bestow honor or rewards upon. He s reaping the rewards of his hard work and perseverance.
salary	Pay a salary to. A 15 per cent salary* increase.*
wage	The result or effect of doing something considered wrong or unwise. It is necessary to destroy their capacity to wage* war.*
wages	A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing. The wages* of sin is death.*