absolution

Signification (Anglais)

1. (countable, uncountable) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
2. (countable, uncountable) The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
3. (countable, uncountable) The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
4. (countable, uncountable) An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
6. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Delivery, in speech.

Concepts

absolution

acquittement

pardon

rémission

Synonymes

pardon

remission

forgiveness

acquittal

final beatitude

deliverance

remission of sin

remittal

exculpation

exemption

exoneration

extrication

forgiving

liberation

quietus

redemption

release

remission of sins

riddance

vindication

final liberation

no return any more

releasement

acquittance

amnesty

cancellation

chop

deposition

discharge

dismissal

Traductions

absolución

assoluzione

Absolution

absolutie

absolvição

vrijspraak

absolutio

αθώωση

vergiffenis

Lossprechung

Sündenerlass

άφεση αμαρτιών

kwijtschelding

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: absolucion

In summary

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