Criminal Law

Restitution

/ res-tih-TOO-shun /

Definition

Repayment to victims for losses caused by criminal conduct.

Used in Context

“Restitution required the fraudster to repay all victims in full.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: restituere, to restore

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