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redemption

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. redemption (noun)
  2. equity of redemption
  3. mortgage redemption insurance (noun)
  4. right of redemption

re·demp·tion

noun \ri-ˈdem(p)-shən\

Definition of REDEMPTION

: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming
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Examples of REDEMPTION

  1. the redemption of his reputation
  2. a sinner's search for redemption

Origin of REDEMPTION

Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

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