Săt'is-făc'tion, n.
(făk'/shun), n. [Lat. satisfactio, Fr. satisfaction, Pr. satisfactio, Sp. satisfaccion, It. satisfazione, soddisfazione.]
Sense 1. The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind from compliance with what it demands.
The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of its desires. Locke.
Sense 2. Settlement of a claim, due, demand, &c.; payment; indemnification.
We shall make full satisfaction. Shak.
Sense 3. That which satisfies or gratifies; compensation; atonement.
Exchanging solid quiet to obtain The windy satisfaction of the brain. Dryden.
Die he, or justice must; unless for him Some other, able and as willing, pay The rigid satisfaction—death for death. Milton.
Synonyms—Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.