restitution

n. [ F. restitution, L. restitutio. See Restitute, v. ] 1. The act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury; indemnification. [ 1913 Webster ]

A restitution of ancient rights unto the crown. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

He restitution to the value makes. Sandys. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is offered or given in return for what has been lost, injured, or destroyed; compensation. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Physics) The act of returning to, or recovering, a former state; as, the restitution of an elastic body. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Med.) The movement of rotation which usually occurs in childbirth after the head has been delivered, and which causes the latter to point towards the side to which it was directed at the beginning of labor. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Restoration; return; indemnification; reparation; compensation; amends; remuneration. [ 1913 Webster ]