SATISDACTION,
\sˌatɪsdˈakʃən], \sˌatɪsdˈakʃən], \s_ˌa_t_ɪ_s_d_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Civil law. This word is derived from the same root as satisfaction; for, in the same manner that to fulfil the demand which is made upon us, is called satisfaction, so satisdaction takes place when he who demands something has agreed to receive sureties instead of the thing itself. Dig. 2, 8, 1
By John Bouvier
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