Absolution

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /æb.səˈljuː.ʃnÌ©/
• US IPA: /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃnÌ©/
• Rhymes: -uːʃən

Origin

From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō ("acquittal"), from absolvō ("absolve"). See also absolve.

Full definition of absolution

Noun

1. (ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. First attested around 1150 to 1350.

1. Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense. First attested around 1150 to 1350.
2. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. First attested around 1350 to 1470.
3. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. First attested around 1350 to 1470.Government ... granting absolution to the nation.
4. (civil legal, obsolete) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent. First attested in the early 17^th century.
5. (obsolete) Delivery, in speech.

Derived terms

• Absolution day

Related terms

• absolute

Anagrams

• isobutanol