reparation
noun
Pronunciation: ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən
Definition
The act of making amends for a wrong or injury, often through financial payment or restorative labor.
Examples
The government finally offered financial reparation to the families affected by the unjust policy.
He spent years working in the community as a form of reparation for his past mistakes.
International treaties often dictate the scale of reparation owed by countries following a conflict.
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