Definition of "reparation" []

• The act or process of repairing or the condition of being repaired. (noun)
• The act or process of making amends; expiation. (noun)
• Something done or paid to compensate or make amends. (noun)
• Compensation or remuneration required from a defeated nation as indemnity for damage or injury during a war. (noun)

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• "Both groups advance comparable 10 point legislative agendas that would stabilize democracy long enough for us to forestall the worst and regroup for more long-term reparation of the Constitution and the rule of law."
• "This was foreordained in the Secret Purpose, and reparation is with Allah."
• "Ngqumba said that matters pertaining to the implementation of long term reparation measures would fall under the justice department."