REPARATIONS

Noun

reparations

plural of reparation

Anagrams

• Praetorians, praetorians

Source: Wiktionary


REPARATION

Rep`a*ra"tion (-r"shn), n. Etym: [F. réparation, L. reparatio. See Repair to mend.]

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. Arbuthnot.

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. make reparation or 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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