redempcioun

Middle English

/rɛdɛmpˈsjuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (theology) Redemption or release from sinfulness.
  • One's method of or path towards redemption or release.
  • Making redress; repairing a relationship or connection.
  • A payment or fee, especially one acting as ransom.
  • Freeing from imprisonment (often involving ransoming)
  • (rare) Escape from mortality or dying.
  • (rare) Payment of a tax, charge, or duty.
  • (theology) Spiritual overhaul or reforming.
  • (theology) Spiritual remission or forgiving.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French redemption derived from Latin redemptio.

Origin

Latin

redemptio

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