SATISFACTION

satisfaction. satisfaction, a making amends for wrongs, or displeasures

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satisfaction. Satisfaction, n. content, pleasure, delight, comfort, atonement, recompense, amends

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Sat′is‐fac″tion (?), n. [[OE. satisfaccioun, F. satisfaction, fr. L. satisfactio, fr. satisfacere to satisfy. See Satisfy.]] 1. 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. 2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.
We shall make full satisfaction. Shak. 3. 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.