absolution

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

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

Translations

absolución

absolution

Absolution

assoluzione

absolutie

absolvição

acquittement

absolutio

vrijspraak

αθώωση

άφεση αμαρτιών

Sündenerlass

pardon

Pronounced as (IPA)

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: 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.