absolution

Definitions

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

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”

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