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Absolution
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assoluzione
the act of forgiving someone for their sins or wrongdoings, usually by a priest
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the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
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The priest offered the repentant sinner absolution and forgiveness for their sins during confession.
Some believed only direct revelation from God could offer true absolution, not an intermediary priest.
Many found absolution through prayer, repentance and living according to spiritual teachings thereafter.
