The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word REPARATION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does REPARATION mean?
REPARATION noun- (usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).
- The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired.