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Webster 1913 Edition
Satisfaction
Satˊis-fac′tion
,Noun.
1.
The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands.
The mind having a power to suspend the execution and
satisfaction
of any of its desires. Locke.
2.
Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.
We shall make full
satisfaction
. Shakespeare
3.
That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.
Die he, or justice must; unless for him
Some other, able, and as willing, pay
The rigid
Some other, able, and as willing, pay
The rigid
satisfaction
, death for death. Milton.
Syn. – Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.
Webster 1828 Edition
Satisfaction
SATISFAC'TION
,Noun.
1.
That state of the mind which results from the full gratification of desire; repose of mind or contentment with present possession and enjoyment. Sensual pleasure affords no permanent satisfaction.2.
The act of pleasing or gratifying.The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of its desires -
3.
Repose of the mind on the certainty of any thing; that state which results from relief from suspense, doubt or uncertainty; conviction.What satisfaction can you have?
4.
Gratification; that which pleases.Exchanging solid quiet to obtain the windy satisfaction of the brain.
5.
That which satisfies; amends; recompense; compensation; indemnification; atonement. Satisfaction for damages, must be an equivalent; but satisfaction in many cases, may consist in concession or apology.6.
Payment; discharge; as, to receive a sum in full satisfaction of a debt; to enter satisfaction on record.