1. Noun
The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.
2. Noun
The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement.
3. Noun
An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen.
4. Noun
compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
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