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

Dividends For purposes of section 954(c)(6), dividend has the meaning provided in section 316(a), including any amount treated as a section 301(c)(1) distribution because of a redemption described in either section 302 or 304. —Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

But stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones are expected to return as usual, seeking redemption for Super Bowl LIX, and fans excited for the game can download a special digital poster to celebrate KC’s big moment. —Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025

Her tragic death ultimately sets Hank on a path of both vengeance and personal redemption. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025

The wuxia drama Word of Honor follows Zhou Zishu (Zhang Zhehan), a weary assassin seeking redemption. —EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025

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