v. res·ti·tut·ed, res·ti·tut·ing, res·ti·tutes v.tr. 1. To bring (a person or entity) back to a former condition; restore. 2. To repay (property or money). v.intr. To make restitution. [Latin restituere, restitūt- : re-, re- + statuere, to set up; see stā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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