n.
- the state of being satisfied.
- Law the payment of a debt or fulfilment of an obligation or claim.
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[with neg.]
what is felt to be owed or due to one.
- Christian Theology Christ's atonement for sin.
- historical the chance to defend one's honour in a duel.
Etymology
ME: from OFr., or from L. satisfactio(n-), from satisfacere (see satisfy).
