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Rücktritt

Substantiv

partial

restitution

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

This English term covers the process that follows an act of rescission. Thus, if the context suggests that the entire series of events linked to a Rücktritt - from the declaration itself to the winding-back of the transaction ex tunc - is meant, then the best translation choice may be the entire phrase "rescission and restitution".

Definitions of restitution

English

the act of giving something back that was lost or taken unlawfully from someone; the act of compensating the consequences of unlawful loss or injury

My client demands full restitution of expenses incurred (=money spent) following your breach of contract.