Action taken in which something is rightfully restored which had been lost or stolen; making good or compensating for a loss.
RESTITUTION: "The judge ordered the defendant to pay restitution."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "RESTITUTION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/restitution/ (accessed February 5, 2023).