noun Download 🔗Share An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. Examples : "After confessing his wrongdoings to the priest, the man felt a sense of relief upon receiving absolution. " religion theology soul ritual Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense. Examples : "After confessing his mistake, Mark felt a sense of absolution and relief. " religion theology soul guilt moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. Examples : "The priest pronounced the words of absolution, forgiving my sins after I confessed them. " religion theology ritual Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. Examples : "Government ... granting absolution to the nation." religion theology soul guilt moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent. Examples : "After the DNA evidence proved he was not at the scene of the crime, the defendant received absolution from the judge, finally clearing his name. " law religion theology guilt right Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Delivery, in speech. Examples : "The teacher's absolution of the student's tardiness calmed the classroom. " religion theology soul guilt Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
