Category:Reparation

Rep`a*ra"tion (-r"shn), n. Etym: [f. réparation, l. reparatio. See Repair to mend.]

1. 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. Arbuthnot.

2. The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation For a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; Satisfaction; indemnity. make reparation or reparations. I am sensible of the scandal i have given by my loose writings, and Make what reparation i am able. Dryden.

Syn. -- restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; Satisfaction.