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redemption

[ ri-demp-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an act of atoning for guilt, a fault, or a mistake, or the state of having atoned.
  2. an act or the state of being rescued.
  3. Christianity. deliverance from sin; salvation.
  4. repurchase of something sold, such as to a pawn shop.
  5. paying off, as of a mortgage, bond, or note.
  6. recovery by payment, as of something pledged.
  7. conversion of paper money into coins.


redemption

/ ɪˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. the act or process of redeeming
  2. the state of being redeemed
  3. Christianity
    1. deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ
    2. atonement for guilt
  4. conversion of paper money into bullion or specie
    1. removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc
    2. ( as modifier )

      redemption date

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳾱پDzԲ, adjective
  • ˈ𳾱پ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·𳾱·پDz· adjective
  • ·𳾱·پDz· adjective
  • ԴDz··𳾱·پDz noun
  • Dz··𳾱·پDz noun
  • ··𳾱·پDz noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of redemption1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English redempcioun, from Middle French redemption, from Late Latin ŧپō-, stem of ŧپō “deliverance, buyback,” from Latin ŧ(ܲ) “bought back” (past participle of redimere “to buy back, repurchase”; redeem ) + -ion
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of redemption1

C14: via Old French from Latin 𳾱پō a buying back; see redeem
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Christianity emphasizes redemption, making it an attractive framework for a celebrity needing to rehab a bad image.

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While they have frequently suggested they were both less than "pure" in the past — narratives of redemption and salvation are central to Christian faith, after all — the details were left vague.

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"This medal absolutely feels like a redemption," Hunter Bell said.

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Others get a shot at redemption, like Teresa Weatherspoon, who was let go from her Head Coach gig at Chicago Sky after the team failed to make the playoffs last year.

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will get a shot at redemption for the lowest point of his stellar European career when he faces former club Paris St-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final.

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