absolve

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Synonyms: absolue

Antonyms: absolue

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[set free]], [[release]] or [[discharge]] (from [[obligation]]s, [[debt]]s, [[responsibility]] etc.). {{defdate|First attested around 1350 to 1470.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=9}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[resolve]]; to [[explain]]; to [[solve]]. {{defdate|Attested from the late 15^th century until the mid 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[pronounce]] [[free]] from or give [[absolution]] for a [[penalty]], [[blame]], or [[guilt]]. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. {{lb|en|transitive|legal}} To pronounce not guilty; to grant a [[pardon]] for. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
5. {{lb|en|transitive|theology}} To grant a remission of sin; to give [[absolution]] to. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
6. {{lb|en|transitive|theology}} To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin. {{defdate|First attested in the late 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
7. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[finish]]; to [[accomplish]]. {{defdate|Attested from the late 16^th century until the early 19^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
8. {{lb|en|transitive}} To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

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