Visszaadás

Visszaadás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of giving something back to its rightful owner or restoring it to its original state. It is formed from the prefix vissza- meaning back and the suffix -adás, which denotes an action or process. In everyday language, visszaadás describes returning borrowed items, restoring possessions after use, or returning what has been received.

In legal and ethical contexts, visszaadás can refer to restitution or redress. It encompasses returning property or rights to the rightful owner, compensating for losses, or undoing an improper transfer. In discussions about cultural heritage, the term may be used to describe the return or repatriation of artefacts to their country or community of origin, often framed as restitution.

In practical terms, visszaadás appears in several everyday situations: borrowing and returning items, returning money or goods in consumer transactions, or giving back services or favors as part of ethical reciprocity. It also underpins policies and discussions about return rights, refunds, and the proper handling of misdelivered or unlawfully taken property, though more specific terms such as refund, restitution, or repatriation are commonly used in those contexts.

See also: restitution, return, refund, repatriation.

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