Satisfaction \Sat`is*fac"tion\, 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.

The mind having a power to suspend the execution and satisfaction of any of its desires. --Locke.

2. Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.

We shall make full satisfaction. --Shak.

3. That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.

Die he, or justice must; unless for him Some other, able, and as willing, pay The rigid satisfaction, death for death. --Milton.

Syn: Contentment; content; gratification; pleasure; recompense; compensation; amends; remuneration; indemnification; atonement.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)