n. [ OE. satisfaccioun, F. satisfaction, fr. L. satisfactio, fr. satisfacere to satisfy. See Satisfy. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of any of its desires. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation. [ 1913 Webster ] We shall make full satisfaction. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement. [ 1913 Webster ] Die he, or justice must; unless for him
Some other, able, and as willing, pay
The rigid satisfaction, death for death. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
