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redemption

[ri-demp-shuhn]

noun

  1. an act of atoning for guilt, a fault, or a mistake, or the state of having atoned.

  2. an act or the state of being rescued.

  3. Christianity.deliverance from sin; salvation.

  4. repurchase of something sold, such as to a pawn shop.

  5. paying off, as of a mortgage, bond, or note.

  6. recovery by payment, as of something pledged.

  7. conversion of paper money into coins.



redemption

/ ɪˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. the act or process of redeeming

  2. the state of being redeemed

  3. Christianity

    1. deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ

    2. atonement for guilt

  4. conversion of paper money into bullion or specie

    1. removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc

    2. ( as modifier )

      redemption date

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • redemptional adjective
  • redemptionless adjective
  • nonredemption noun
  • postredemption noun
  • preredemption noun
  • ˈ𳾱پDzԲ adjective
  • ˈ𳾱پ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of redemption1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English redempcioun, from Middle French redemption, from Late Latin ŧپō-, stem of ŧپō “deliverance, buyback,” from Latin ŧ(ܲ) “bought back” (past participle of redimere “to buy back, repurchase”; redeem ) + -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of redemption1

C14: via Old French from Latin 𳾱پō a buying back; see redeem
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"It feels a bit of a redemption compared to last year because I was really disappointed with my performance last year and we should have won," he told Sky Sports.

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There was also a redemption element of sorts to Rabada's efforts with the ball.

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There will be a lot of talk of redemption but Yates had not shamed himself in failing to win the Giro before.

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“This is an administration that believes in second, third and fourth chances. It believes in redemption,” said Kamlager-Dove of the Trump Administration.

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What was the conversation on what justice or redemption looked like for them?

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