Definition of restitution

restitutionnoun

bồi thường

/ˌrestɪˈtjuːʃn//ˌrestɪˈtuːʃn/

The word "restitution" originated from the Latin phrase "restitūtio," meaning "a restoring or making whole again." It was first used in the legal context during the medieval period to refer to the act of restoring something that had been wrongfully taken or damaged. In legal terms, restitution refers to the process of compensating a victim for the losses they have incurred as a result of a wrongful act committed by another. It is distinct from other legal remedies, such as compensation, damages, and fines, as it has a specific focus on returning the victim to their original position or "restoring" them to the position they were in before the wrongful act occurred. In modern legal systems, restitution is recognized as a fundamental principle of justice and is a key aspect of civil and criminal law in many countries. It is widely recognized as an essential component of broader concepts such as reparations, reparative justice, and victim-oriented justice, prioritizing victim's needs instead of punishing the offender.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningsự hoàn lại, sự trả lại (vật bí mật); sự bồi thường
exampleto make restitution: bồi thường
meaning(vật lý) sự hồi phục (trạng thái cũ)
typeDefault_cw
meaning(toán kinh tế) sự bồi thường
namespace

the act of giving back something that was lost or stolen to its owner

hành động trả lại thứ gì đó đã bị mất hoặc bị đánh cắp cho chủ sở hữu của nó

Example:
  • the restitution of property seized under Communist rule

    việc hoàn trả tài sản bị tịch thu dưới sự cai trị của Cộng sản

Related words and phrases

payment, usually money, for some harm or wrong that somebody has suffered

khoản thanh toán, thường là tiền, cho một số tổn hại hoặc sai trái mà ai đó đã phải gánh chịu

Example:
  • to make restitution for the damage caused

    để bồi thường thiệt hại đã gây ra

  • The company has a legal duty to make restitution to passengers for any inconvenience caused.

    Công ty có nghĩa vụ pháp lý phải bồi thường cho hành khách về bất kỳ sự bất tiện nào gây ra.