Reparation

·noun The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or compensation for a wrong, injury, ·etc.; also, the thing done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity.

II. Reparation ·noun 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.