Word a Day
restitution
What does restitution mean?
restitution (noun): the act of making good or compensating for loss or injury.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce restitution?
/ˌɹɛstɪˈtuʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does restitution come from?
From Old French restitucion, from Latin restitutio.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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