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

Blue Owl Capital Corporation II, which paused quarterly redemptions, accounted for the largest portion of the sale. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026

Scammers then reveal and record the card's unique redemption number, officials say, and then conceal the redemption number again with an adhesive to make the card appear that it has not been tampered with. —Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026

Note that the license is tied to a Microsoft account, not a device, and the redemption code must be used within seven days of purchase. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026

Typically, the road to redemption begins with an exodus. —Stuart James, New York Times, 21 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