restitution
UK[ˌrestɪˈtjuːʃn]US[ˌrestɪˈtuːʃn]
n
the act of giving back something that was lost or stolen to its owner.
n
payment made for damage or loss.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
stitut
ion
re
again
stitut
set up, place
ion
action or state
Etymology
the word "restitution" originates from the latin restitutio, which itself derives from the verb restituere, meaning "to set up again, to restore, or to replace." this verb is a compound of the prefix re- ("again, back") and statuere ("to cause to stand, to set up, to establish"). the core concept is one of returning something to its original, upright, or proper state. over time, the legal and financial senses evolved from this literal idea of restoration, leading to its modern meanings concerning the return of property or compensation for a loss.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + stitut (set up, place) + ion (action or state)
re- (latin prefix, meaning "again" or "back"); stitut (from latin verb statuere, meaning "to set up, to place, to establish"); -ion (latin suffix, forming nouns denoting action or state).
Examples
the court ordered the thief to make full restitution to the museum.
the company paid restitution to the customers affected by the data breach.
he sought not just an apology but also financial restitution for the damages.