satisfaction
/sætɪsˈfækʃən/ · sat·is·fac·tion
noun
- A fulfilment of a need or desire. He ate the dessert with great satisfaction, knowing it hit the spot.
- The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment. She felt deep satisfaction after completing the marathon.
- The source of such gratification. The applause was the satisfaction the performer craved.
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Did you know? In legal contexts, 'satisfaction' can refer to the performance of a debt or obligation, such as delivering property instead of money.