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Definition of absolution

the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

Similar Words: remission, remittal, remission of sin

Hyponyms: indulgence

Part Meronyms: penance

Derivational Morphology: absolve

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