synninpäästö — meaning in English
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English meaning
- absolution noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
- remission noun A period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear.
Senses
synninpäästö is used for these senses in English:
- remission A pardon of a sin; (chiefly, historical, also, figuratively) the forgiveness of an offence, or relinquishment of a (legal) claim or a debt.
absolution — full definition
- noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
- noun A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.
remission — full definition
- noun A period during which a serious illness lessens or its symptoms disappear.
- noun A reduction in a prison sentence, often for good behavior.
- noun The forgiveness or canceling of a debt, fine, or offense.
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