solatium

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 12, 2021

"My prize was worth winning," said George, who had really received a solatium of ten shillings.

From A Drake by George! by Trevena, John

H�c studia Adolescentiam alunt, Senectutem oblectant, secundas res ornant, adversis solatium et perfugium pr�bet delectant domi, non impediunt foris; Pernoctant nobiscum, peregrinantur, rusticantur.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

The honour of having two men in the eleven was no solatium for the wounded pride of Biffen's, when they considered their great injury.

From Acton's Feud A Public School Story by Swainson, Frederick

We have seen that the restoration of Velasquez to the Governorship of Cuba came as a sort of solatium for his loss and humiliation with respect to Mexico.

From The History of Cuba, vol. 1 by Johnson, Willis Fletcher