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restorative justice

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A form of criminal justice that emphasizes reparation to the victim or the affected members of the community by the offender, as by cash payment or by community service.

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  • noun law Any of several forms of justice that attempts to repair the harm done to the victim, sometimes by making the offender make restitution.

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