reparation
noun
rep·a·ra·tion
ˌre-pə-ˈrā-shən 
2
a
: the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury
b
: something done or given as amends or satisfaction
3
: the payment of damages : indemnification
specifically
: compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation
—usually used in plural
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Examples of reparation in a Sentence
The country paid millions in reparations.
They've offered no apologies and seem to have no thoughts of reparation.
She says she's sorry and wants to make reparations.
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Kyiv also seeks reparations, accountability for Russian war crimes, and guarantees of its sovereignty before considering peace negotiations.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Originating during one of his high-energy Twitch streams, the catchphrase quickly transcended the internet, becoming a rallying cry for fair pay, reparations, and financial justice, especially within Black communities.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Then came the drive for reparations and restitution, which not only sought to compensate for the unimaginable suffering but also for the property seized by the Nazis.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The wide-ranging conversation included Harris' plan to legalize marijuana and look into reparations for Black Americans, as well as allegations from Trump's critics that his vision for the country constitutes fascism.
—Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Originating during one of his high-energy Twitch streams, the catchphrase quickly transcended the internet, becoming a rallying cry for fair pay, reparations, and financial justice, especially within Black communities.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Then came the drive for reparations and restitution, which not only sought to compensate for the unimaginable suffering but also for the property seized by the Nazis.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The wide-ranging conversation included Harris' plan to legalize marijuana and look into reparations for Black Americans, as well as allegations from Trump's critics that his vision for the country constitutes fascism.
—Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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reparation
noun
rep·a·ra·tion
ˌrep-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: a repairing or keeping in repair
a building in need of constant reparation
2
: the act of making up for a wrong
3
: money or materials paid or to be paid by a country losing a war to the winner to make up for damages done in the war
—usually used in plural
Legal Definition
reparation
noun
rep·a·ra·tion
ˌre-pə-ˈrā-shən
1
a
: the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury
b
: something done or given as amends or satisfaction
2
: the payment of damages
specifically
: compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation
—usually used in pl.
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