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
Generally, an investigation by the Consumer Protection Division of the attorney general’s office could lead to civil penalties, restitution or injunctions, press secretary Bailey Aldridge said in an email.
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Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The three-count lawsuit seeks restitution of a proportionate share of any refunds Amazon recovers, alongside interests, legal fees, costs, treble damages and injunctive relief.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Readon will also have to complete 15 years of probation and pay Fuller $180,000 in restitution, court records show.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
She was also ordered to pay $300,000 in restitution.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The three-count lawsuit seeks restitution of a proportionate share of any refunds Amazon recovers, alongside interests, legal fees, costs, treble damages and injunctive relief.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Readon will also have to complete 15 years of probation and pay Fuller $180,000 in restitution, court records show.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
She was also ordered to pay $300,000 in restitution.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restitution
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Venezuela is demanding information and reparations under international environmental law from its Caribbean neighbor, one of the region’s largest oil and gas producers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The provision allows for damages of up to $500 per violation, or $1,500 per violation if a court finds that a company acted willfully or knowingly.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Western utilities requested higher rates than other areas primarily because of damages and risk stemming from wildfires, Hua said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Prosecutors reached an agreement with Boeing, requiring the company to invest an additional $1 billion in fines, family compensation and safety improvements.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Australia’s Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal people say a $107 million payout from a recent land title compensation ruling, which recognized damage to their cultural heritage sites, is not enough.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Restitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restitution. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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