expiation

noun

the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
罪または悪行（神を特に静める）を償う行為
compensation for a wrong
悪事に対する償い
- we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
  あの地元の店からは補償はもらえなかった

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