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Meaning of absolution | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩

Definitions

  1. An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
  2. The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
  3. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
  4. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
  5. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
  6. Delivery, in speech.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”
“the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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