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