Restitution (theology)

Restitution (theology)

Restitution in moral theology signifies an act of commutative justice by which exact reparation as far as possible is made for an injury that has been done to another. [ [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12788a.htm Restitution] - Catholic Encyclopedia article]

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