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   redemption

   /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil: "God's plans for the redemption of his world" Similar savingsaving/freeing from sinvindicationabsolution
   • ▪ a thing that saves someone from error or evil: "his marginalization from the Hollywood jungle proved to be his redemption"
   • 2. the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt: "the peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive" Similar retrievalrecoveryreclamationrepossessionrecoupmentreturnrescuerepurchaseexchangeswappingbarteringcashing inconversionreturntrade-inpaying offpaying backdischargeclearingsquaringhonouringarchaic:quittancefulfilmentcarrying outdischargemaking goodexecutionperformingaccomplishmentachievementobservancehonouringmeetingsatisfyingadherence to
   • ▪ the action of buying one's freedom: archaic "soldiers who were captured had to seek redemption"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin redemptio(n-), from redimere ‘buy back’ (see redeem).

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   Where does the word redemption come from?

   • Redemption comes from the Latin word redimere, a combination of re (d)-, meaning “back,” and emere, meaning “buy.” Redemption is what some people claim happens to your soul when you're saved from evil forces.

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   What does redemption mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! REDEMPTION definition: 1. to be too bad to be improved or saved by anyone: 2. (especially in Christianity) an occasion…. Learn more.

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   What does redeemed mean?

   • n. 1. The act of redeeming or the condition of having been redeemed. 2. Recovery of something pawned or mortgaged. 3. The payment of an obligation, as a government's payment of the value of its bonds. 4. Deliverance upon payment of ransom; rescue. 5. Christianity Salvation from sin through Jesus's sacrifice.

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   What does it mean if a share is redeemed?

   • (finance) the act of exchanging shares for money (= of redeeming them) A charge is payable on redemption. There is a fee for early redemption. too bad to be saved or improved After another incident at the weekend, the club's reputation for violence is beyond redemption. Washington journalism is corrupt beyond redemption.

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   Redemption means to improve or save someone or something, especially in religion. It also means to exchange bonds, shares, or loans for money. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its usage in different contexts.

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   Redemption is the act, process, or an instance of redeeming something or someone. Learn the etymology, synonyms, example sentences, and legal and kids definitions of redemption from Merriam-Webster.

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   Redemption is the act of atoning for a fault or mistake, or the state of being redeemed. It can also mean the repurchase of something sold, the paying off of a debt, or the conversion of money. See the origin, history, and usage of the word redemption.

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   Redemption is the act of redeeming something or of being redeemed by something. It can also mean deliverance from sin, atonement for guilt, or conversion of money into specie.

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   Redemption is the buying back of something. You might try for redemption by attempting to buy back a bike you sold, or you might attempt to buy back your soul after you steal someone else’s bike.

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    Redemption is the act of buying back something sold, delivering someone from captivity, or saving someone from sin. Learn the meaning, usage, and synonyms of redemption from various dictionaries and sources.