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/rˌɛpərˈeɪʃən/ Listen

noun

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.

The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity; used, e.g. in the phrase make reparation, pay reparations, or make reparations. "I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able."

Synonyms: Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; satisfaction.

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"Reparation" Quotes from Famous Books

... (Catharine to Forquevaulx, Moulins, March 17th, Gaffarel, 427). Not content with this plain talking to Alava, she "prayed and ordered" Forquevaulx to make Philip himself understand her desires respecting "the reparation demanded by so enormous an outrage." He was to tell his Catholic Majesty that Catharine would never rest content until due satisfaction was made; and that she would feel "marvellous regret" should she not only ...

— History of the Rise of the Huguenots - Volume 2 • Henry Baird

... remains to inform you that I have taken what we call here 'German offence' at not receiving cards, and that the only reparation I will accept is that Mrs. Barrie shall incontinently upon the receipt of this Take and Bring you to Vailima in order to apologise and be pardoned for this offence. The commentary of Tamaitai upon the event was brief but pregnant: 'Well, it's a comfort ...

— Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson - Volume 2 • Robert Louis Stevenson

... representing the best elements in British Government, owes in this matter a great act of reparation to Ireland. The present Poor Law system is based on the most fatal of all blunders—the deliberate disregard of educated opinion in Ireland. The story, a very remarkable and suggestive one, is told in the Viceregal Commission's report. ...

— Against Home Rule (1912) - The Case for the Union • Various

... all over now, and we were both to blame. I owed him reparation, and I made it, thank God, at ...

— The Deliverance; A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields • Ellen Glasgow

... proved guilty. I shall order that they be removed to apartments in the North Tower, where they are to be given honourable treatment and every indulgence save their liberty. Should it be found that they are innocent, due reparation shall be made them." ...

— In Brief Authority • F. Anstey

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