Rep′a‐ra″tion (–r?″sh?n), 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.
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.
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.