restitution
UK [ˌres.tɪ'tju:.ʃən] US [-'tu:-] noun uncountable formal
■the return of objects stolen or lost （被盗物或丢失物的）归还•They are demanding the restitution of ancient treasures that were removed from the country in the 16th century.他们现在正在要求归还16世纪从他们国家运走的古代珍贵文物。 ■legal
■payment made for damage or loss 赔偿；赔款；补偿•The chemicals company promised to make full restitution to the victims for the injury to their health.化学制品公司承诺，对所有健康受到损害的受害者予以全额赔偿。 |