■ noun
1》 the state of being satisfied.
2》 Law the payment of a debt or fulfilment of an obligation or claim.
3》 [with negative ] what is felt to be owed or due to one.
4》 Christian Theology Christ's atonement for sin.
5》 historical the chance to defend one's honour in a duel.
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. satisfactio(n-) , from satisfacere (see satisfy ).