Reparation
Pronunciation : Rep`a*ra"tion (-r"shn)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. r?paration, L. reparatio. See Repair to mend.]
Definition : 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