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reparation

reparation

n.

1. amelioration of or expiation for harm previously done. See also restitution.

2. in the object relations theory of Melanie Klein, acts that are performed during the depressive position to repair the relationship with the good object. Klein viewed all creative and positive acts in adulthood as examples of reparation.

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