Piaculum

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An expiatory sacrifice.
  2. 2
    The victim in such a sacrifice.
  3. 3
    An act requiring expiation.

Synonyms

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amendscompensationcompositioncompromiseexpiationindemnification

Etymology

From Latin piāculum. Doublet of piacle.

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