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The Meaning of absolution
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(n.) An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
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(n.) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
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(n.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
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(n.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
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(n.) The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
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(n.) Delivery, in speech.
Synonyms
remittal
,
remission
,
remission of sin
,
remittance
,
subsidence
,
remitment
,
remit
,
pardon
,
amnesty
,
forgiveness
,
oblivion
,
acquittal
,
forbearance
,
mercy
Antonyms
penalty
,
punishment
,
retaliation
,
retribution
,
vengeance
Rhymes
aleutian
,
andalusian
,
attribution
,
confucian
,
constitution
,
contribution
,
convolution
,
counterrevolution
,
crucian
,
destitution
,
devolution
,
dilution
,
diminution
,
dissolution
,
distribution
,
electrocution
,
elocution
,
evolution
,
execution
,
institution
,
lilliputian
,
lucian
,
persecution
,
pollution
,
prosecution
,
prostitution
,
redistribution
,
resolution
,
restitution
,
retribution
,
revolution
,
shooshan
,
solution
,
substitution