restitution

名詞

UK/ˌres.tɪˈtʃuː.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌres.təˈtuː.ʃᵊn/

定義 restitution 名詞

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)formal(正式)

    the act of returning something that was lost or stolen to its proper owner

    歸還(被盜或遺失的物品)

    • The museum is seeking the restitution of artifacts illegally obtained from overseas.

      博物館正在尋求歸還從海外非法獲得的文物。

    • The victims demanded the restitution of their stolen property.

      受害者們要求歸還他們被盜的財產。

    • After years of litigation, the artworks were finally returned in restitution to their rightful owners.

      經過多年的訴訟,藝術品終於以歸還的形式回到了合法所有者手中。

  2. Uncountable(不可數名詞)law(法律)specialized(專業)

    compensation for damage, loss, or injury

    賠償;補償

    • The company was forced to pay restitution due to breach of contract.

      該公司因違反合約被迫支付賠償。

    • The insurance company is assessing the extent of the damage to determine the amount of restitution.

      保險公司正在評估損壞程度以確定賠償金額。

    • She received restitution for the damages caused by her workplace injury.

      她因工傷造成的損害獲得了賠償。