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noun
1.
act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties.
2.
state of being absolved.
3.
Roman Catholic Theology.
a.
a remission of sin or of the punishment for sin, made by a priest in the sacrament of penance on the ground of authority received from Christ.
b.
the formula declaring such remission.
4.
Protestant Theology. a declaration or assurance of divine forgiveness to penitent believers, made after confession of sins.
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Absolution
is always a great word to know.
So is abdomen. Does it mean:
| part of the body of a mammal between the thorax and the pelvis |
| utterly opposed or in conflict |
Example Sentences
- His absolution in the first case deepened their cynicism about an already suspect judiciary and ignited large protests.
- Some were already seeking absolution for screwing up the economy.
- By insisting on his impressive desires, the expert in self-justification was writing out his absolution in advance.
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Word Origin & History
absolution
"remission, forgiveness," c.1200, from L. absolutionem (nom. absolutio), noun of action from absolvere "to absolve" (see absolve).
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