Rĕp'a-rā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. réparation, Pr. reparacio, Sp. reparacion, It. riparazione, Lat. reparatio. See REPAIR, v. t.]

1. The act of repairing; restoration to soundness or a good state; as, the reparation of a bridge or of a highway.
2. The state of being repaired; as, the reparation of decaying health.
3. That which is done or made in order to repair; indemnification for loss or damage; satisfaction for injury done; amends.

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.