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absolution

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/

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Absolution, rémission

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. "

Après avoir confessé ses méfaits au prêtre, l'homme a ressenti un sentiment de soulagement en recevant l'absolution.

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Absolution, pardon

Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.

Examples :

"After confessing his mistake, Mark felt a sense of absolution and relief. "

Après avoir confessé son erreur, Mark a ressenti un sentiment d'absolution et de soulagement.

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Absolution

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. "

Le prêtre a prononcé les mots de l'absolution, pardonnant mes péchés après que je les ai confessés.

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Absolution, pardon

An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.

Examples :

"Government ... granting absolution to the nation."

Le gouvernement... accordant l'absolution à la nation.

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Acquittement, absolution

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. "

Après que les preuves ADN ont prouvé qu'il n'était pas sur les lieux du crime, l'accusé a reçu l'absolution du juge, lavant enfin son nom.

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Absolution, acquittement

Delivery, in speech.

Examples :

"The teacher's absolution of the student's tardiness calmed the classroom. "

L'absolution du professeur pour le retard de l'élève a calmé la classe.

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