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Reparation
01
an act or payment made to atone for a wrongdoing or injury, as a form of justice or reconciliation
Examples
The government issued reparations to victims of past injustices.
He made reparation by returning the stolen property and apologizing.
02
the repairing or mending of damage or defect
Old useExamples
The bridge remained closed during its reparation.
Skilled craftsmen handled the reparation of the antique clock.
03
compensation demanded from a defeated nation by the victors, to make amends for war damages or losses
Examples
After World War I, Germany was required to pay heavy reparations under the Treaty of Versailles.
The victors imposed reparations to rebuild their war-torn economies.
