rédemption

Definitions of rédemption
  1. noun
    (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
    synonyms: salut
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    types:
    absolution, commutation, grâce, pardon, sursis
    the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
    conversion
    a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
    expiation, pénitence, repentir
    the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
    type of:
    délivrance, libération, secours
    recovery or preservation from loss or danger
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