Etymology:
Meaning:
The act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or sin, typically through suffering, repentance, or punishment.
Origin:
The Latin word expiatio is derived from the verb expiāre ("to expiate, atone"), which in turn is formed from:
The root piāre is related to the Indo-European root *piH- ("to offer a gift"), which also gave rise to the Latin words piare ("to sacrifice") and pius ("pious, dutiful").
Usage:
The term "expiation" is commonly used in religious contexts to refer to the actions or rituals performed to obtain forgiveness for sins or wrongdoing. It can also be used in a secular sense to describe any act of atonement or compensation for harm caused.
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