Meaning & use
reparations
Payments or actions made to compensate for harm or damage caused, especially after a war or injustice.
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The government agreed to pay reparations to the families affected by the disaster.
Debate continues over whether reparations should be paid for historical injustices.
A note on using this word
"Reparations" is almost always used in the plural to describe formal compensation, often owed by a government or institution.
Words with a similar meaning
compensationrestitution
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