absolution
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absolution
- /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ UK
- /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/ US
Rhymes with -uːʃən
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From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.
noun absolutions
- An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
- The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
- The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
- An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. Governments granting absolution to the nation.
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An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
Similar: acquittance, assoilment, compurgation, absolution, acquitment, acquittal, disculpation, exculpation, exoneration, not guilty, quittance, vindication
- Delivery, in speech. the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous
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noun absolving from ecclesiastical penalties
| Español | absolución |
|---|---|
| Ελληνικά | άφεση áfesi |
| Русский | отпуще́ние |
noun absolving or setting free from guilt, sin or penalty; forgiveness of an offense
| Español | absolución |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 解放 kaihō |
| Português | absolvição |
| Deutsch | Absolution |
| Ελληνικά | άφεση áfesi |
| Русский | проще́ние proščénije |
| العربية | إِبْرَاء ʔibrāʔ, غُفْرَان ḡufrān |
noun exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven
| Español | absolución |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Absolution |
noun acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent
| Español | absolución |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 釈放 shakuhō |
| Português | absolvição |
| Deutsch | Freispruch |
| العربية | تَبْرِئَة tabriʔa |
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title = {absolution},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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