What is the meaning of propitiatory?

adjective

  • Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation.
    • usage: "expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice"
  • Intended to reconcile or appease.
    • usage: "sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture"
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