Sat`is*fac"tion (?), n.
[OE. satisfaccioun, F. satisfaction, fr. L.
satisfactio, fr. satisfacere to satisfy. See Satisfy.]
1. The act of
satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands.
The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of any of its
desires.
Locke. 2. Settlement of a claim, due,
or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.
We shall make
full satisfaction.
Shak.
3. That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.
Die he, or justice must; unless for him
Some other, able, and as willing, pay
The rigid satisfaction, death
for death.
Milton. Syn. -- Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.
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