Définition de « atonement » en Anglais

noun

1. Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.

   • 1697-1698, John Potter, Archaeologia Graeca The Phocians behaved themselves with so much gallantry, that they were thought to have made a sufficient atonement for their former offense.

2. (theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

3. (archaic) Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; concord.