restitution in WordNet English dictionary

1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
   damages  amends  indemnity  indemnification  restitution  redress 
   
2. getting something back again
   "upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing"
   restitution  return  restoration  regaining 
   
3. the act of restoring something to its original state
   restitution