Absolution - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌæbsəˈluːʃn|
Brit.
|æbsəˈluːʃ(ə)n|
noun
- the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
- the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance (syn: remission, remittal)
- the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance (syn: remission, remittal)
Extra examples
He asked the priest to give him absolution for his sins.
He applied for a bull of absolution from the oaths so lately taken.
She felt as if his words had granted her absolution.
Pope Leo gave him absolution.
He contested the right of the pope to give them absolution.
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