01 n. (Literally, a setting at one.) Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.
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(Literally, a setting at one.) Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.[Archaic]“By whom we have now received the atonement.” — Rom. v. 11.“He desires to make atonement Betwixt the Duke of Gloucester and your brothers.” — Shak.
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Satisfaction or reparation made by giving an equivalent for an injury, or by doing of suffering that which will be received in satisfaction for an offense or injury; expiation; amends; -- with for. Specifically, in theology: The expiation of sin made by the obedience, personal suffering, and death of Christ.“When a man has been guilty of any vice, the best atonement be can make for it is, to warn others.” — Spectator.“The Phocians behaved with, so much gallantry, that they were thought to have made a sufficient atonement for their former offense.” — Potter.
Phrases & compounds
Day of Atonement —
the only fast day of the Mosaic ritual, celebrated on the tenth day of the seventh month (Tishri), according to the rites described in Leviticus xvi. Also called Yom Kippur.