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restitution

§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news

The word restitution is quite versatile and appears in various contexts, particularly in formal settings. Understanding where and how it's used can significantly enhance your comprehension and usage.

  • Legal Contexts: This is perhaps the most common place to encounter restitution. In law, it refers to a court-ordered payment made by an offender to the victim to compensate for losses incurred as a result of a crime. This can cover property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
  • Historical and Diplomatic Discussions: You'll often hear about restitution in the news when discussing historical injustices. This might involve calls for the return of stolen artifacts, land, or compensation for past wrongs committed by governments or institutions.
  • Business and Ethics: In the business world, restitution can refer to compensating customers for faulty products or services, or making amends for unethical practices.

Let's look at some examples to illustrate these points.

Legal Proceedings
In a court case, a judge might order the defendant to pay restitution to the victim for damages caused by their actions. This ensures that the victim is financially compensated for their losses.

The court ordered the defendant to pay full restitution to the victims of the fraud.

News and Current Events
News reports often cover stories about governments or institutions seeking to make restitution for historical wrongs, such as returning cultural artifacts to their countries of origin.

Activists are calling for the restitution of stolen artworks to their rightful owners.

Workplace Ethics
In a professional setting, a company might offer restitution to clients who were negatively impacted by a service failure or a mistake made by the company.

The company offered full restitution to customers affected by the product recall.

自分をテスト 36 問

listening A1

The boy returned something.

正解! おしい! 正解: The boy gave the toy back.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening A1

She apologized for damage.

正解! おしい! 正解: She said sorry for the broken plate.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening A1

They gave money to fix something.

正解! おしい! 正解: They paid money for the damage.
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speaking A1

Read this aloud:

I will give back your pen.

Focus: give back

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

He lost my book. He will buy a new one.

Focus: buy a new one

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

She made a mistake. She said sorry.

Focus: made a mistake

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The boy had to make ___ for the window he broke.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

To 'make restitution' means to pay for or repair damage caused.

fill blank A2

After he took her book by mistake, he made sure to offer ___ by returning it.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

Returning a lost item to its owner is an act of restitution.

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The company had to pay ___ to customers who were cheated.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

When a company compensates customers for harm, it is called restitution.

fill blank A2

The court ordered the thief to make ___ for the stolen items.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

In a legal context, restitution often involves returning or paying for stolen goods.

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She felt bad for breaking the toy and wanted to make ___ by buying a new one.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

Buying a new item to replace a broken one is a form of restitution.

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It was important for him to make ___ after he accidentally broke his friend's glasses.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

Paying for damaged property is a way to make restitution.

multiple choice B1

After the accident, the company had to pay ___ to the victims.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

The word 'restitution' means compensating someone for loss or injury, which fits the context of an accident.

multiple choice B1

The thief was ordered to make ___ for the stolen goods.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

In this context, 'restitution' means returning something stolen or compensating for it.

multiple choice B1

The court decided that the landlord owed his tenant ___ for the damage to her apartment.

正解! おしい! 正解: restitution

'Restitution' means compensating someone for damage they have suffered.

true false B1

Restitution always involves giving money back.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

Restitution can involve returning lost or stolen items, not just money.

true false B1

If you break something belonging to a friend, you might offer restitution.

正解! おしい! 正解: 正しい

Offering restitution means compensating for damage, which is appropriate when you break something.

true false B1

Restitution is only a legal concept and never a moral one.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

Restitution can be both a legal and an ethical/moral obligation.

sentence order B2

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解: The court ordered full restitution for the victims.

This sentence describes a legal action where a court mandates compensation for those who have suffered harm.

sentence order B2

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解: He made a sincere effort to make restitution for the damage.

This sentence illustrates an individual's attempt to compensate for harm caused.

sentence order B2

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解: The company offered restitution to affected customers after the product recall.

This sentence shows a corporate action to compensate customers due to a faulty product.

listening C1

Consider the context of financial crimes and legal consequences.

正解! おしい! 正解: The court ordered him to make full restitution to the victims of his fraud.
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listening C1

Think about the emotional and ethical implications of restoring trust.

正解! おしい! 正解: Achieving moral restitution after such a significant betrayal is a complex and arduous process.
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listening C1

Focus on the return of objects to their original owners or countries.

正解! おしい! 正解: The government initiated a program for the restitution of cultural artifacts seized during the war.
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speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Discuss the ethical complexities involved in determining appropriate restitution for historical injustices.

Focus: ethical complexities, historical injustices

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speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Explain how the concept of restitution differs from mere compensation in a legal context.

Focus: concept of restitution, mere compensation

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speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Describe a hypothetical scenario where an act of restitution might be difficult to achieve, and elaborate on why.

Focus: hypothetical scenario, difficult to achieve

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listening C2

The word you're listening for relates to compensation.

正解! おしい! 正解: The court ordered restitution for the victims of the elaborate financial fraud.
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listening C2

The word refers to making amends.

正解! おしい! 正解: Despite the apology, the community still demanded restitution for the environmental damage caused by the factory.
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listening C2

The word concerns setting things right after harm.

正解! おしい! 正解: He felt a moral imperative to offer restitution for the distress his reckless actions had caused.
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speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Can you elaborate on the ethical implications of seeking restitution in cases where the damage is purely emotional?

Focus: restitution

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speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Discuss the challenges involved in determining appropriate restitution for historical injustices.

Focus: restitution

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speaking C2

Read this aloud:

In what ways can a company make full restitution to its customers after a major product recall?

Focus: restitution

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