The actions by a person, people, city, state, and/or government to make up for past mistakes. A. reparations
B. penalty
C. theft
D. extortion

A.) Reparations

Explanation:

A.) is correct because reparations involve making amends for past wrongdoings

B.) is incorrect because penalties involve imposing a punishment on someone for breaking a rule

C.) is incorrect because theft involves stealing something that is not yours

D.) is incorrect because extortion involves obtaining something through threats or force

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