reparationn.[F. rparation, L. reparatio. See Repair to mend.]1. The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired; as, the reparation of a bridge or of a highway; -- in this sense, repair is oftener used.(Arbuthnot.)2. The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity; --used, e.g. in the phrase make reparation, pay reparations, or make reparations.()I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able. (Dryden.)()