reparation /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ noun2 •[usually plural] A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose writings, and make what reparation I am able. — 1700 •(no longer used) The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired. formsreparations