n. [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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; --used, e.g. in the phrase
make reparation,
pay reparations, or
make reparations. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; satisfaction. [ 1913 Webster ]