redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən 

: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming

Examples of redemption in a Sentence

the redemption of his reputation

a sinner's search for redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

Liz’s view The finance set has been worried about private credit, amplified by the troubles at Blue Owl, where a flood of redemption requests forced the firm to sell assets and look to wind down one of its funds for individual investors. —Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Under the bill, redemption centers would be required to obtain a state license beginning July 1, at a cost of $2,500. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026

Rather than finding redemption, however, Corby—unable to shed his macho tendencies—continues to suffer because of his own recklessness. —Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026

Jackson casts his candidacy as a story of experience as much as redemption. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing redemption

• beyond/past redemption

Rhymes for redemption

• exemption
• preemption
• emption

Kids Definition

redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən 

: the act or process or an instance of redeeming

redemptive

-ˈdem(p)-tiv

adjective

Legal Definition

redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən 

: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption

redemptive

-ˈdemp-tiv 

adjective