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Webster 1913 Edition
Restitution
1.
The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification.
A
restitution
of ancient rights unto the crown. Spenser.
He
restitution
to the value makes. Sandys.
2.
That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroyed; compensation.
3.
(Physics)
The act of returning to, or recovering, a former state;
as, the
. restitution
of an elastic body4.
(Med.)
The movement of rotation which usually occurs in childbirth after the head has been delivered, and which causes the latter to point towards the side to which it was directed at the beginning of labor.
Syn. – Restoration; return; indemnification; reparation; compensation; amends; remuneration.
Webster 1828 Edition
Restitution
RESTITU'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of returning or restoring to a person some thing or right of which he has been unjustly deprived; as the restitution of ancient rights to the crown.Restitution is made by restoring a specific thing taken away or lost.
2.
The act of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage or injury; indemnification.He restitution to the value makes.
3.
The act of recovering a former state or posture. [Unusual.]Restitution of all things, the putting the world in a holy and happy state. Acts 3.