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1. (n.) reparation
the making of amends for wrong or injury done.
2. reparation
Usu., reparations. compensation payable by a defeated nation to the victor for damages or loss suffered during war.
3. reparation
restoration to good condition.
Etymology: (1350–1400; reparacion < MF < LL reparātiō < L reparā(re) to repair1)
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1. (noun) reparation
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
"an act for which there is no reparation"
2. (noun) reparation
(usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors
"Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I"
3. (noun) repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation
the act of putting something in working order again
4. (noun) reparation, amends
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
"how can I make amends"
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1. (noun) reparation
the act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired; as, the reparation of a bridge or of a highway; -- in this sense, repair is oftener used
2. (noun) reparation
the act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity
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