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Meaning of 'reparation'
Meaning of 'reparation' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Reparation 
[ n.]
- 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. [ n.]- The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity.
Meaning of 'reparation' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. reparation [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
- compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
Example in sentence:
- an act for which there is no reparation
Meaning (2):
- (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors
- (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors
Example in sentence:
- Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I
Meaning (3):
- something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
- something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
Example in sentence:
- how can I make amends
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