Expiation

[,ɛkspɪ'eʃən]

(noun.) the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity).

Typist: Stephanie--From WordNet

(n.) The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.

(n.) The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement.

(n.) An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen.

Editor: Lois

n. Atonement, satisfaction, reparation.

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She did a few rows every day, by way of penance for the expiation of her sins. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Not unto me the strength be ascribed; not unto me the wringing of the expiation! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
Pain is no expiation. Jane Austen. Emma.

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