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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As a result of the deal, Weiss will recommend Smirnov serve at least four years in prison but no more than six years, and pay more than $675,000 in restitution, according to the court filing.
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in June and was ordered to pay full restitution to his victims, which includes $16,975,010 to Ohtani, and $1,149,400 to the IRS.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Smollett was subsequently sentenced to five months in jail, 30 months of felony probation, a $25,000 fine and more than $120,000 in restitution.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
He was sentenced to 90 days in prison and ordered to pay $706 in restitution to the NGA.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in June and was ordered to pay full restitution to his victims, which includes $16,975,010 to Ohtani, and $1,149,400 to the IRS.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Smollett was subsequently sentenced to five months in jail, 30 months of felony probation, a $25,000 fine and more than $120,000 in restitution.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
He was sentenced to 90 days in prison and ordered to pay $706 in restitution to the NGA.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for restitution
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“Restitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restitution. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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