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satisfaction definition
sat·is·fac·tion (sat′is fak′s̸hən)
noun
- a satisfying or being satisfied
- something that satisfies; specif.,
- anything that brings gratification, pleasure, or contentment
- settlement of debt; discharge of obligation
- reparation for injury or insult
- Theol. atonement for sin
Etymology: ME satisfaccioun < OFr satisfaction < L satisfactio
satisfaction Idioms
give satisfaction
- to satisfy
- to accept a challenge to duel
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