Reparation

Reparation
Reparation Rep`a*ra"tion (-r?"sh?n), n. [F. r['e]paration, 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]


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  • Reparation — • Theological concept of God demanding satisfaction for the injuries which man had done Him Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Reparation     Reparation      …   Catholic encyclopedia

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  • Reparation — Sf Wiedergutmachung per. Wortschatz fach. (20. Jh.) Entlehnung. Entlehnt aus frz. réparations Pl., das auf l. reparātio zurückgeht. Eine ältere, gleichlautende Entlehnung aus dem Lateinischen entspricht semantisch Reparatur und wird von diesem… …   Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache

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