noun

absolution

ab-suh-LYOO-shn

noun

A formal declaration of forgiveness for sins, especially one given by a priest.

"The priest granted him absolution after his confession."

A general release from blame or guilt for wrongdoing.

"She sought absolution for the mistakes of her youth."

How to Use Absolution

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing formally forgiven for wrongdoing — a religious term that has also come to mean forgiveness in general.

Common pairings

grant absolution seek absolution absolution for sins

absolutions plural

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From Old French absolution, from Latin absolutio, "acquittal," based on absolvo, "to absolve."

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