as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
sought restitution from the other driver's insurance company for lost wages
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As part of his plea agreement, officials say Alvarez has agreed to pay the IRS $145 million in restitution as well as forfeit more than $11 million in fraudulent proceeds.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Quentin Cantrell was sentenced to six days of incarceration, a year on probation, $500 in restitution and $6,035 in fines the same month.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
He was also ordered to pay over $40,000 in restitution with the majority going to the Ohio Wildlife Fund.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2024
His sentencing also required him to pay $30,500 in restitution and $100 in assessment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Quentin Cantrell was sentenced to six days of incarceration, a year on probation, $500 in restitution and $6,035 in fines the same month.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
He was also ordered to pay over $40,000 in restitution with the majority going to the Ohio Wildlife Fund.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2024
His sentencing also required him to pay $30,500 in restitution and $100 in assessment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Restitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restitution. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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