expiation

[ ek-spee-ey-shuh n ]
/ ˌɛk spiˈeɪ ʃən /
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noun

the act of expiating.
the means by which atonement or reparation is made.

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Origin of expiation

1375–1425; late Middle English expiacioun < Latin expiātiōn- (stem of expiātiō) atonement, satisfaction. See expiate, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM expiation

ex·pi·a·tion·al, adjectivenon·ex·pi·a·tion, noun

Words nearby expiation

expertise, expertism, expertize, expiable, expiate, expiation, expiatory, expiration, expiration date, expiratory, expiratory reserve volume
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Words related to expiation

contribution, gift, reparation, penance, redemption, retribution, penitence, repentance, contrition, remorse, atonement, forgiveness, absolution, distillation, apology, renewal, redress, repayment, indemnity, payment

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British Dictionary definitions for expiation

expiation
/ (ˌɛkspɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun

the act, process, or a means of expiating; atonement
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