Thesaurus: absolution
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
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Definitions
- n. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
- n. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
- n. The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
- n. An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
- n. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
- n. Delivery, in speech.
- n. the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
- n. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
- n:100 n. the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance n. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance