redemption

[ri-demp-shuhn]

noun

1. an act of atoning for guilt, a fault, or a mistake, or the state of having atoned.

2. an act or the state of being rescued.

3. Christianity.,  deliverance from sin; salvation.

4. repurchase of something sold, such as to a pawn shop.

5. paying off, as of a mortgage, bond, or note.

6. recovery by payment, as of something pledged.

7. conversion of paper money into coins.

redemption

/ rɪˈdɛmpʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of redeeming

2. the state of being redeemed

3. Christianity

   1. deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ

   2. atonement for guilt

4. conversion of paper money into bullion or specie

5. 1. removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      redemption date

Other Word Forms

• redemptional adjective
• redemptionless adjective
• nonredemption noun
• postredemption noun
• preredemption noun
• redemptively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of redemption¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English redempcioun, from Middle French redemption, from Late Latin redēmptiōn-, stem of redēmptiō “deliverance, buyback,” from Latin redēmpt(us) “bought back” (past participle of redimere “to buy back, repurchase”; redeem ) + -iō -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of redemption¹

C14: via Old French from Latin redemptiō a buying back; see _redeem

Example Sentences

How many Jews were saved by the parachutists is a matter of debate—one parachutist said it was thousands—but there is no debate over Senesh’s legacy of resistance and redemption.

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There is redemption if you wait long enough.

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“His journey reflects growth, redemption and the transformative power of second chances,” the attorney added.

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In Christmas Karma, we are met with a modern-day Scrooge called Mr Sood, who goes on a similar journey of redemption.

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The real risk threshold is sustained large outflows forcing the fund to sell holdings at bad times to meet redemptions, or credit conditions deteriorating so fast the managers can’t get ahead of it.

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Related Words

• amends 
• atonement 
• compensation 
• expiation 
• penance 
• recompense 
• redress 
• reparation 
• repentance 
• restitution 
• shrift