reparation

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rep·a·ra·tion | \ ˌre-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of reparation

1a : a repairing or keeping in repair

b reparations plural : repairs

2a : the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury

b : something done or given as amends or satisfaction

3 : the payment of damages : indemnification specifically : compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation —usually used in plural

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The country paid millions in reparations. They've offered no apologies and seem to have no thoughts of reparation. She says she's sorry and wants to make reparations.

Recent Examples on the Web Justin Hansford, a law professor and executive director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University, said that the example of South Africa, though flawed, may still be the most instructive for reparation comparisons to the USA. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, "Reparations bill gets new attention amid BLM. Could other nations provide a blueprint?," 10 July 2020 Just weeks after Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes, the California Assembly passed a bill to establish a task force to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, "Reparations bill gets new attention amid BLM. Could other nations provide a blueprint?," 10 July 2020 Given the difficulties of untangling the modern-day inheritors of slave wealth, many reparation campaigners have turned their attention on the British government itself. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, "George Floyd protests force Britain to reckon with its role in slavery, leading some companies to pay reparations," 18 June 2020 But among blacks, 55% support reparation, and for whites, the support drops to 16%. — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, "Civil War II? No to reparations, Confederate statues show ‘Southern pride’," 15 June 2020 If passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, the legislation would establish a commission to study reparation possibilities, including an apology and compensation. — Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, "Biden conditions support of reparations on provisions for Native Americans," 11 June 2020 However, Castro had an impact on the race by helping frame debates around issues including police reforms, studying reparations for slavery, and immigration reform. — Jeremy Wallace, ExpressNews.com, "Joe Biden taps Julián Castro for help on police reforms," 2 June 2020 Poll Says: Campaign Update Williamson, who announced her campaign a year ago, has been a proponent of reparations for African Americans for slavery. — Emma Kinery, Bloomberg.com, "Marianne Williamson Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Contest," 5 May 2020 Before adjourning for December’s general election, MPs recommended that the EFL should pay reparations to Bury’s employees for allowing Mr Dale’s acquisition. — The Economist, "Football marks the boundary between England’s winners and losers," 29 Feb. 2020

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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2020.

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reparation

noun

English Language Learners Definition of reparation

: money that a country or group that loses a war pays because of the damage, injury, deaths, etc., it has caused

formal : something that is done or given as a way of correcting a mistake that you have made or a bad situation that you have caused

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reparation

noun

rep·a·ra·tion | \ ˌre-pə-ˈrā-shən

Kids Definition of reparation

1 : the act of making up for a wrong

2 : something paid by a country losing a war to the winner to make up for damages done in the war

reparation

noun

rep·a·ra·tion | \ ˌre-pə-ˈrā-shən

Legal Definition of reparation

1a : the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury

b : something done or given as amends or satisfaction

2 : the payment of damages specifically : compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation —usually used in pl.

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