n. [ L. propitiatio: cf. F. propitiation. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of appeasing the wrath and conciliating the favor of an offended person; the act of making propitious. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Theol.) That which propitiates; atonement or atoning sacrifice; specifically, the influence or effects of the death of Christ in appeasing the divine justice, and conciliating the divine favor. [ 1913 Webster ]
He [ Jesus Christ ] is the propitiation for our sins. 1 John ii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]