Sühne, nach herkömml. Auffassung einer der Zwecke der Strafe.
ETYM Old Eng. quitaunce, Old Fren. quitance, French quittance. Related to Quit.
A document or receipt certifying release from an obligation or debt.
ETYM From Requite.
An act of requiting; returning in kind.
Act of payment in return; repayment; vengeance.