reparation

/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of making amends for a wrong or injury; compensation.
    • The treaty required the nation to pay reparations for war damages.
    • The company offered financial reparation to the victims of the accident.
    • He made reparation for his rude comment by apologizing publicly.
  2. The act of repairing or restoring something to good condition.
    • The reparation of the old bridge took several months.
    • The museum funded the reparation of the ancient vase.
    • After the storm, the reparation of the roof was urgent.
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