restitution
- Scope note
- The action of restoring or giving back something to its rightful owner, or of making reparation for a loss previously inflicted; restoration of a thing lost, taken, or damaged. In the context of cultural property, this refers to returning cultural property to an individual, whereas "repatriation" refers to returning cultural property to a country or culture.
- Date of creation: 01-Dec-2025
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025 
