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проще́ние — meaning in English

proshcheniye

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English meaning

  • absolution noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
  • apology noun A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
  • forgiveness noun The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
  • pardon noun Forgiveness for an offence.

Senses

проще́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • absolution An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  • apology An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
  • forgiveness The action of forgiving.
  • pardon Forgiveness for an offence.

absolution — full definition

  1. noun A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.
  2. noun A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.

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