meaning of reparations
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.
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.
3. something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make
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