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The word "atonement" comes from the Middle English "at onement," meaning "at one" or "reconciliation." It combines "at," meaning "in" or "on," and "one," which suggests a state of unity or harmony. The term evolved to refer to the act of making amends or reconciling, particularly in a religious context, for offenses or sins. Its usage has since broadened to encompass any form of reconciliation or compensation for wrongdoing.

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