'pay reparations' definitions:
Definition of 'pay reparations'
From: GCIDE
- Reparation \Rep`a*ra"tion\ (-r?"sh?n), n. [F. r['e]paration, 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. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends; satisfaction. [1913 Webster]