The action of regaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt
“Redemption of pawned goods will follow the provision of a pawn ticket and payment of the outstanding loan amount.”
The action of saving or being saved, especially from sin, error, or evil
“I choose not to believe that his degeneracy is beyond redemption.”
The act of freeing, being freed or the state of freedom (from something)
“Andy Dufresne would use his ingenuity to engineer his redemption from Shawshank Penitentiary.”
An act of atonement for a transgression or wrongdoing
“Through writing his biography, the criminal hopes to earn redemption for his crimes by changing the lives of troubled young people.”
The act of restoring something, such as a building, that is in urgent need of repair
“Get local construction companies to commit to the redemption of the building, and then gather the funds with a target in mind.”
The act of gaining possession in exchange for something (such as a voucher)
“There are two steps to the gift cards process i.e., the purchase of the voucher and the redemption of the voucher for goods or services.”
The act of discharging or paying off a loan or debt
“Payment of an early redemption fee indemnifies the bank, which will be remunerated both for the risks and charges resulting from the redemption of the loan facility.”
The act of fulfilling (one's obligation, duty or responsibility)
“The pilgrimage, which is a call to humanity, is the redemption of the task of fidelity which man has towards his motherland.”
A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s)
The safety from imminent danger provided by a place or location
Something achieved through effort
Financial or practical assistance given to those in special need or difficulty
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