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 Satisfaction \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.
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            The mind having a power to suspend the execution and
            satisfaction of any of its desires.   --Locke.
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   2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment;
      indemnification; adequate compensation.
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            We shall make full satisfaction.      --Shak.
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   3. That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.
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            Die he, or justice must; unless for him
            Some other, able, and as willing, pay
            The rigid satisfaction, death for death. --Milton.
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   Syn: Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure;
        recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration;
        indemnification; atonement.
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