absolution

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Synonyms: resolution, solution, absorption, ablution, absolutism, advolution, abolition, absolutist, absolutive, exsolution, absolutize

Antonyms: resolution, solution, absorption, ablution, absolutism, advolution, abolition, absolutist, absolutive, exsolution, absolutize

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|ecclesiastical}} An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical [[penalty|penalties]] by an authority. {{defdate|First attested around 1150 to 1350.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=9}}</ref>
2. The [[forgiveness]] of [[sin]]s, in a general sense. {{defdate|First attested around 1150 to 1350.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. The form of words by which a [[penitent]] is [[absolved]]. {{defdate|First attested around 1350 to 1470.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. An [[absolve|absolving]], or [[set free|setting free]] from guilt, sin, or penalty; [[forgiveness]] of an offense. {{defdate|First attested around 1350 to 1470.}}<ref name=SOED/>
5. {{lb|en|civil|_|legal|obsolete}} An [[acquittal]], or sentence of a judge [[declare|declaring]] an accused person [[innocent]]. {{defdate|First attested in the early 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
6. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Delivery, in speech.

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