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restitution

[res-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-] / ˌrɛs tɪˈtu ʃən, -ˈtyu- /


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Beyond that, many think they are entitled to further financial restitution.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

He ordered Aspen Dental to pay $2.3 million in penalties and restitution while also imposing new conditions to ensure the company doesn’t exert undue control over dental care at the practices it supports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Unified suit appears to target the entire $22 million as restitution plus potential punitive damages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Conoco is still seeking $12 billion in restitution; Exxon $1 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“Oh, you mean the gong that by rights is mine, as restitution for the way you marooned me on that island?”

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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