absolution

About 0.68 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
3. noun The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
4. noun An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.

   Governments granting absolution to the nation.

5. noun An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
6. noun Delivery, in speech.

Similar words

remission remission of sin acquittal discharge absolvement absolviture acquittance exoneration abjuration abrogation

Often followed by

from of for and to in is was by

Word family

absolutions