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
Bell is required to spend an additional 3 years under supervised release, in addition to paying $2,000 in restitution and the mandatory $100 special assessment.
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Emily Chang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
For those affected by the breach, filing a claim is an opportunity to receive some restitution for the misuse of your personal data.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Ismail was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison and was ordered by the judge to pay restitution.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2024
The suit asks that TikTok be permanently enjoined from violating consumer protection laws, and ordered to pay restitution to users, along with civil penalties.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
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Emily Chang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
For those affected by the breach, filing a claim is an opportunity to receive some restitution for the misuse of your personal data.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Ismail was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison and was ordered by the judge to pay restitution.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2024
The suit asks that TikTok be permanently enjoined from violating consumer protection laws, and ordered to pay restitution to users, along with civil penalties.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.
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