1. the act of making amends for a wrong that has been done
2. money paid by a country that has lost a war to compensate for damages or expenses
Usage: historical; political

Examples

• The company offered financial reparation to victims of the oil spill.
• He made reparation for his mistake by working overtime without pay.
• Germany was required to pay war reparations after World War I.
• The court ordered reparation to be made to the injured party.
• She sought reparation for the damage to her property.
• The peace treaty included provisions for reparations to the winning nations.