reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈper-ə-tiv 
ri-ˈpa-rə-tiv
1
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
2
: serving to make amends
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California has also issued an apology for slavery, an important first step in reparative justice.
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Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025
While liberals pushed for equal opportunity and reparative justice, corporate America has always been most responsive to its bottom line.
—Karen R. King, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The move could serve as a form of reparative justice between the state and Indigenous people.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Applying a deep-conditioning or reparative hair mask or oil treatment before your shower helps the product work its magic.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025
While liberals pushed for equal opportunity and reparative justice, corporate America has always been most responsive to its bottom line.
—Karen R. King, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The move could serve as a form of reparative justice between the state and Indigenous people.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Applying a deep-conditioning or reparative hair mask or oil treatment before your shower helps the product work its magic.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparative. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or serving to repair
Medical Definition
reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
reparative dentistry
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