as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
sought restitution from the other driver's insurance company for lost wages
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Recent Examples of restitution
Court orders woman cannot work anywhere with lottery ticket access
In addition to serving 10 days in jail, the court also ordered Johnson to pay more than $13,000 in restitution as part of her probation, according to online records.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Some will serve sentences in state prisons, while others will remain on probation or pay restitution.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
In 2003, the SEC sued several Agora subsidiaries for advertising insider trading tips, which caused a judge to order $1.5 million in restitution and civil penalties.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The judge, Law360 noted, also said Telfair had only submitted small dollar amounts in restitution and still owes a sizable figure.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Some will serve sentences in state prisons, while others will remain on probation or pay restitution.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
In 2003, the SEC sued several Agora subsidiaries for advertising insider trading tips, which caused a judge to order $1.5 million in restitution and civil penalties.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The judge, Law360 noted, also said Telfair had only submitted small dollar amounts in restitution and still owes a sizable figure.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restitution
Noun
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The legislation would create a commission to study reparations and develop proposals.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Several states and cities have established reparations commissions to study and recommend ways to address the legacy of slavery and its continuing impact on Black communities.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Clear, straightforward compensation tied to real outcomes builds trust and keeps teams focused on what actually drives growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The compensation failed to account for the lifetime of income and family wealth his land provided.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Restitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restitution. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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