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Absolution
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What's The Definition Of Absolution?
[n] the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
[n] the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance Synonyms | Synonyms for Absolution: remission | remission of sin | remittal Related Terms | Find terms related to Absolution: acquittal | acquittance | amnesty | clearance | clearing | compurgation | condonation | destigmatization | destigmatizing | discharge | disculpation | dismissal | exculpation | excuse | exemption | exoneration | forgiveness | grace | immunity | indemnity | pardon | purgation | purging | quietus | quittance | redemption | release | remission | remission of sin | reprieve | shrift | sparing | verdict of acquittal | vindication See Also | condition | penance | redemption | salvation | status Absolution In Webster's Dictionary \Ab`so*lu"tion\, n. [F. absolution, L. absolutio, fr.
absolvere to absolve. See {Absolve}.]
1. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty;
forgiveness of an offense. ``Government . . . granting
absolution to the nation.'' --Froude.
2. (Civil Law) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring
and accused person innocent. [Obs.]
3. (R. C. Ch.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the
sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins
of the truly penitent are forgiven.
Note: In the English and other Protestant churches, this act
regarded as simply declaratory, not as imparting
forgiveness.
4. (Eccl.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for
example, excommunication. --P. Cyc.
5. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
--Shipley.
6. Delivery, in speech. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.
{Absolution day} (R. C. Ch.), Tuesday before Easter.
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