01 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…
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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.
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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.” — Dryden.
Syn.
Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; satisfaction.