The act of returning or restoring to a person some thing or right of which he has been unjustly deprived; as the restitution of ancient rights to the crown. Restitution is made by restoring a specific thing taken away or lost.

The act of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage or injury; indemnification. He restitution to the value makes.

The act of recovering a former state or posture. Restitution of all things, the putting the world in a holy and happy state. Acts 3:21.