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noun. the act of absolving or the state of being absolved; release from guilt, obligation, or punishment. Christianity. a formal remission of sin pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance. the prescribed form of words granting such a remission. Discover More.
Absolution (Ab = from; solvere = to free), is the remission of sin, or of the punishment due to sin, granted by the Church. (For remission of punishment due to sin, see Ecclesiastical Censures. Excommunication. Indulgences.) Absolution proper is that act of the priest whereby, in the Sacrament of Penance, he frees man from sin.
Some people might go to church and seek absolution. Definition of absolution noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun [ U ] formal uk / ˌæb.səˈluː.ʃ ə n / us / ˌæb.səˈluː.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. the act of forgiving someone, especially in the Christian religion, for something bad that they have done or thought: She was granted /given absolution. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Making & accepting apologies. amends. apologetically. apologize.
Absolution is a religious concept for purging someone of sin, granting them absolution. The word is used for other kinds of forgiveness too. When you sin or make a mistake, you usually want absolution — which is like forgiveness. In many religions, if you confess your sins, you can be granted absolution: the sin is forgiven, forgotten, wiped ...
ABSOLUTION meaning: the act of forgiving someone for having done something wrong or sinful the act of absolving someone or the state of being absolved.
Absolution is the act of receiving forgiveness for one's sins or wrongdoings, by being set free from guilt or penalty. Most religions have some concept of absolution, whether expressed ritually or not.
