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Absolution
01
the act of forgiving someone for their sins or wrongdoings, usually by a priest
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
countable
plural form
absolutions
Examples
The priest offered the repentant sinner absolution and forgiveness for their sins during confession.
02
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
