solatium

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Synonyms: amends, restitution, redress, compensation, recompense, damages, solatium, repayment, atonement, indemnification, indemnity.

From Washington Times • Nov. 12, 2021

Papworth, the chosen sculptor, a solatium or honorarium of 150 guineas.

From Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically by Harman, Thomas T.

I administered the solatium; then I placed Denis on the box of the car with the bicycle-lamp in his hand, and drove my family home.

From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin

If we are to be excused because of the nature of the solatium we accept, then should a thief successfully plead that it was not money he stole, but a masterpiece of Raphael.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 455 Volume 18, New Series, September 18, 1852 by Chambers, Robert

Venice gave the commune of Cattaro an annual subvention as solatium.

From The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)