Reparations
Reparations, term applied since World War I to monetary compensation demanded by victorious nations for material losses suffered in war. In 1919 Germany was required to pay enormous reparations to the Allies (although the United States subsequently waived all claim). After World War II, reparations were exacted from Germany and Japan.
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