Post-War Reparations
/ˈpoʊstˌwɔr ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Compensatory payments enforced by a defeated state to a victorious state after an armed conflict, typically to cover damages or losses caused by the war.
The treaty included provisions for post-war reparations to rebuild the affected infrastructure.
Forms
- post-war reparations
- post-war reparation
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Commentary
Often involves complex international law and may require explicit treaty language to enforce.
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