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 expiation expiation /ˌɛkspiˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)  ( atonement , expiation , propitiation )
    the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
  2. Compensation for a wrong  ( atonement , expiation , satisfaction )
    compensation for a wrong
     We were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
    we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store