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absolution.

An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/Received-Pronunciation/ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/US
  1. An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

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

    countable · uncountable
    Governments granting absolution to the nation.
  5. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  6. Delivery, in speech.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.

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