Category:Satisfaction

Sat`is*fac"tion, n. Etym: [oe. satisfaccioum, 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 gratifiles; atonement. Die he, or justice must; unless or him some other, able, and as Willing, pay the rigid satisfaction, death for death. Milton.

Syn. -- contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompence; Compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.