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verb (used without object), res·ti·tut·ed, res·ti·tut·ing.
- to make restitution.
verb (used with object), res·ti·tut·ed, res·ti·tut·ing.
- to make restitution for.
- to restore to a former state or position.
late 14c., from French restituer (14c.) or from Latin restitutus, past participle of restituere “restore, replace” (see restitution).