as in damages
payment to another for a loss or injury
the government instituted a program of reparations to the descendants of Native Americans who were driven from their land
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Recent Examples of reparation
Drawing from international human rights frameworks, theological ethics rooted in her Presbyterian tradition, and four historical case studies involving harm against AAPI communities, Kao examines both the moral and political dimensions of reparations.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Is there anything to fear in the way Shillingford describes what reparations for Black and Indigenous people looks like to her?
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Is there anything to fear in the way Shillingford describes what reparations for Black and Indigenous people looks like to her?
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Its first-ever color feature, In the Shadow of Honor, which was going to be filmed in Indonesia, was canceled due to disagreements between the two countries related to colonial war reparations.
—Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reparation
Noun
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Having claimed damages of £48,000, William received £1,800, along with a pension that barely covered his London expenses.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Under copyright law, rightsholders can sue and obtain statutory damages for individual acts of infringement — regardless of whether the infringer offers an opt-out or not.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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The film follows the turbulent journey of Evi-Oghene Donalds (Evi), a gifted but arrogant music star whose world collapses after her record label cuts ties without compensation.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Control, permission for use, and compensation is a fundamental right of these workers.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to the documents, most of it went toward a restitution order.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
10 Oct. 2025
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She is also ordered to pay a $150 fine and restitution of just under $9,000 to the Clermont County Animal Shelter.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Reparation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reparation. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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