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.
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.
