absolution

1. n. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. Source: opted

2. n. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent. Source: opted

3. n. The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven. Source: opted

4. n. An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication. Source: opted

5. n. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. Source: opted

6. n. Delivery, in speech. Source: opted

7. n. the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance Source: wordnet

8. n. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance Source: wordnet

9. 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 Source: ecdict

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