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.

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)