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   propitiation

   /prəˌpɪʃɪˈeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of propitiating or appeasing a god, spirit, or person: "he lifted his hands in propitiation"
   • ▪ atonement, especially that of Jesus Christ.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin propitiatio(n-), from the verb propitiare (see propitiate).

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