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Reparation
01
herstelbetaling, schadevergoeding
an act or payment made to atone for a wrongdoing or injury, as a form of justice or reconciliation
Voorbeelden
The government issued reparations to victims of past injustices.
He made reparation by returning the stolen property and apologizing.
Hij deed herstel door de gestolen eigendommen terug te geven en zich te verontschuldigen.
02
the repairing or mending of damage or defect
Old useVoorbeelden
The bridge remained closed during its reparation.
Skilled craftsmen handled the reparation of the antique clock.
03
oorlogsschattingen, herstelbetalingen
compensation demanded from a defeated nation by the victors, to make amends for war damages or losses
Voorbeelden
After World War I, Germany was required to pay heavy reparations under the Treaty of Versailles.
Na de Eerste Wereldoorlog werd Duitsland verplicht zware herstelbetalingen te betalen onder het Verdrag van Versailles.
The victors imposed reparations to rebuild their war-torn economies.
De overwinnaars legden herstelbetalingen op om hun door oorlog verwoeste economieën weer op te bouwen.
