1. to restore something to its rightful owner or original state
Usage: formal; legal
2. to make amends for loss or damage by paying compensation
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The court ordered the company to restitute the stolen funds to investors.
• The museum agreed to restitute the artwork to its original owners.
• He was required to restitute the damages caused by his negligence.
• The government promised to restitute land taken from indigenous communities.
• The insurance company will restitute the full value of the lost property.
• After the investigation, they had to restitute all misappropriated assets.