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absolution definition

ab·so·lu·tion (ab′sə lo̵̅o̅′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a formal freeing (from guilt or obligation); forgiveness
    1. remission (of sin or penalty for it); specif., in some churches, remission given by a priest in the sacrament of penance
    2. the statement of such remission

Etymology: ME absoluciun < OFr absolution < L absolutio < absolvere: see absolve

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