Expiation

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Expiation

Expiation : பிராயச்சித்தம்

Expiation definition

Noun.

  1. The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.
  2. The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement.
  3. An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen.