RESTITU'TION, noun [Latin restitutio.] 1. The act of returning or restoring to a person some thing or right of which he has been unjustly deprived; as the restitution of ancient rights to the crown. Restitution is made by restoring a specific thing taken away or lost. 2. The act of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage or injury; indemnification. He restitution to the value makes. 3. The act of recovering a former state or posture. [Unusual.] Restitution of all things, the putting the world in a holy and happy state. Acts 3:21.
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