absolution
An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
Noun
- 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.
- The true aim of medicine is not to make men virtuous; it is to safeguard and rescue them from the consequences of their vices. The physician does not preach repentance; he offers absolution. - 1919 August, H. L....
- An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
Synonyms: 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 - 1641, Ben Jonson, Discoveries Made upon Men and Matter:
Origin
From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.