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   reparation

   /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged: "the courts required a convicted offender to make financial reparation to his victim"
   • ▪ the compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state: "the Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy reparations and restrictions on Germany"
   • 2. the action of repairing something: archaic "the old hall was pulled down to avoid the cost of reparation"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from late Latin reparatio(n-), from reparare ‘make ready again’ (see repair1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. reparative adjective
   • 2. reparatory adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPARATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. formal uk / ˌrep.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌrep.əˈreɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. [ C or U ] payment for harm or damage: The company had to make reparation to those who suffered ill health as a result of chemical pollution. reparations [ plural ] history specialized.

3. www.ohchr.org › en › transitional-justiceReparations | OHCHR

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   Learn about the right to reparation for victims of gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law. Find out the types, principles and examples of reparation measures, as well as related resources and documents.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reparationReparation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of reparation as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how reparation is used in law, politics, and grammar.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPARATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of reparation as a payment for harm or damage, or as a historical payment by a defeated nation. See how to use the word in sentences and find translations in different languages.

6. www.blackcaucusofcentralohio.org › reparationsteamReparations | Black Caucus

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   "Join the Black Caucus of Central Ohio's Reparations Team in our mission to address and rectify the historical and ongoing impacts of slavery and systemic inequalities. Explore our advocacy efforts, initiatives, and how you can support our work towards achieving justice and equity in Central Ohio."

7. www.ohchr.org › en › instruments-mechanismsBasic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and...

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   Dec 15, 2005 · This document provides a framework for the right to a remedy and reparation for victims of gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law. It covers the principles, mechanisms, procedures and methods for the implementation of existing legal obligations under international law.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › reparationREPARATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   compensation in money, material, labor, etc., payable by a defeated country to another country or to an individual for loss suffered during or as a result of war: The U.S. government eventually disbursed reparations to Japanese Americans who had been interned during World War II.