expiatory

/ˈɛkspiəˌtɔri/
adjective
  1. Intended to make amends or atone for a wrong or sin.
    • The expiatory ritual involved fasting and prayer.
    • The ancient temple was used for expiatory ceremonies.
    • He made an expiatory donation to the charity after his mistake.
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