satisfaction

(n) the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
- the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction
(n) state of being gratified or satisfied
- dull repetitious work gives no gratification
- to my immense gratification he arrived on time
gratification,
(n) compensation for a wrong
- we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store
atonement, expiation,
(n) (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation
- the full and final satisfaction of the claim
(n) act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite
- the satisfaction of their demand for better services