n. The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired; ; -- in this sense, repair is oftener used.n. 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.