ABSOLUTION
absolution, remission, remittal, remission of sin
(noun) the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
absolution
(noun) the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
absolution (countable and uncountable, plural absolutions)
(ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
(civil legal, obsolete) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
(obsolete) Delivery, in speech.
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
Ab`so*lu"tion, n. Etym: [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)
Definition: An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent. [Obs.]
3. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: 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.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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