redemption
Americannoun
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an act of atoning for guilt, a fault, or a mistake, or the state of having atoned.
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an act or the state of being rescued.
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Christianity. deliverance from sin; salvation.
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repurchase of something sold, such as to a pawn shop.
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paying off, as of a mortgage, bond, or note.
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recovery by payment, as of something pledged.
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conversion of paper money into coins.
noun
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the act or process of redeeming
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the state of being redeemed
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Christianity
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deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ
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atonement for guilt
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conversion of paper money into bullion or specie
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removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc
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( as modifier )
redemption date
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Other Word Forms
- nonredemption noun
- postredemption noun
- preredemption noun
- redemptional adjective
- redemptionless adjective
- redemptively adverb
Etymology
Origin of redemption
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
Example Sentences
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But it is recovery, with its repentance and hope of redemption, that is the most prominent theme of “Scene.”
“I believe in redemption, and that people can change,” Camara said.
Ultimately, Sandoval’s “Traitors” turn easily cracks the top five of reality show redemption arcs, which might be the best twist that nobody saw coming.
From Los Angeles Times
"This is my redemption," he said, choking up.
From BBC
Woltemade was clearly determined to find redemption after his own goal condemned the Magpies to a 1-0 defeat at bitter rivals Sunderland last weekend.
From Barron's
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