Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - satisfaction
Satisfaction
satisfaction
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. Phrases and idioms to one's satisfaction so that one is satisfied. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L satisfactio -onis (as SATISFY)
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noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin ~-, satisfactio, from Latin, reparation, amends, from satisfacere to satisfy Date: 14th century 1. the payment through penance of the temporal punishment incurred by a sin, reparation for sin that meets the demands of divine justice, 2. fulfillment of a need or want, the quality or state of being satisfied ; contentment, a source or means of enjoyment ; gratification, 3. compensation for a loss or injury ; atonement, restitution, the discharge of a legal obligation or claim, vindication, convinced assurance or certainty ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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