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1. (n.) expiation
the act of expiating.
2. expiation
the means by which atonement is made.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) atonement, expiation, satisfaction
compensation for a wrong
"we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
2. (noun) expiation, atonement, propitiation
the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
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1. (noun) expiation
the act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty
2. (noun) expiation
the means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement
3. (noun) expiation
an act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen
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