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redemption

re·demp·tion

UK/ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ US/rɪˈdɛmʃʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

(Christianity) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

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2.

repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)

3.

Origin

From Middle English redempcioun, from Old French redemption, from Latin redemptio. Doublet of ransom. Displaced native Old English ālīesung, ālīesnes.

Phrases

  • beyond redemption
  • equity of redemption
  • past redemption
  • redemption arc
  • redemption fatigue
  • redemption game
  • redemption price
  • redemption value

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