absolution

Absolution is defined as the formal forgiveness of wrongdoing, or the act of being relieved of guilt or consequences.

(noun)

An example of absolution is being found not guilty in a court of law.

The definition of absolution is a sacrament or religious ritual in the Catholic church where a priest grants forgiveness of sins.

(noun)

An example of absolution is going to confession and receiving remission for your sins.

See absolution in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See absolution in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of absolving or the state of being absolved.
The formal remission of sin imparted by a priest, as in the sacrament of penance.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin absolūtiō, acquittal

Origin: , from absolūtus

Origin: , past participle of absolvere, to absolve; see absolute

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