Definitions for: Expiation

[n] the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
[n] compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ex`pi*a"tion, n. [L. expiatio: cf.F. expiation]
1. The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime
or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or
penalty.

His liberality seemed to have something in it of
self-abasement and expiation. --W. Irving.

2. The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or
sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an
atonement.

Those shadowy expiations weak, The blood of bulls
and goats. --Milton.

3. An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among
the ancient heathen. [Obs.] --Hayward.

Synonyms: atonement, atonement, propitiation, satisfaction

See Also: amends, amends, damages, indemnification, indemnity, redemption, redress, reparation, restitution, salvation

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