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Absolution

//æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance wordnet
  3. 3
    The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance wordnet
  5. 5
    The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. countable, uncountable

    "Governments granting absolution to the nation."

  2. 7
    An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent. countable, obsolete, uncountable
  3. 8
    Delivery, in speech. countable, obsolete, uncountable

    "the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous"

Etymology

From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.

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