Reparations
/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Compensation awarded for loss, injury, or suffering caused by a wrongful act, often by states or governments to victims or groups.
The government paid reparations to the victims of the forced displacement.
Forms
- reparation
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Commentary
In legal contexts, reparations typically involve governmental or international compensation claims rather than private contractual remedies.
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