ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən n. 1
the act or an
instance of satisfying; the
state of
being satisfied (heard
this with great satisfaction). 2 a
thing that satisfies
desire or gratifies
feeling (is a great satisfaction to me). 3 a thing that settles an
obligation or pays a
debt. 4 a (foll. by for)
atonement;
compensation (demanded satisfaction). b Theol. Christ's atonement
for the sins of
mankind. øto one's satisfaction so that
one is satisfied. [ME f. OF f. L satisfactio -onis (as SATISFY)]