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restitution

[/ˌrɛstɪˈtuːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: restituições
restituição
1. The action of restoring something to its original state or to a person who previously owned it
The court ordered restitution of the stolen paintings to the museum.
O tribunal ordenou a restituição das pinturas roubadas ao museu.
2. Compensation or payment made for loss, damage, or injury
The defendant was ordered to pay restitution to the victim for medical expenses.
O réu foi obrigado a pagar restituição à vítima pelas despesas médicas.
3. The return of something that was taken away or lost
Restitution of the ancient artifacts was demanded by the government.
A restituição dos artefatos antigos foi exigida pelo governo.
Synonyms
compensationreparationindemnificationrepayment
Antonyms
confiscationseizureforfeiture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restituição
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
restituição
Formal legal term; devolução may be used in informal contexts
General Brazilian
devolução
More informal alternative for return of property

Related Idioms & Phrases

seek restitution - buscar restituição/indenização
make restitution - fazer restituição/reparação
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