absolution

/รฆb.sษ™หˆljuห.สƒnฬฉ/

IPA: /AE0 B S AH0 L UW1 SH AH0 N/

noun
  1. 1

    An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

  2. 2

    Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.

  3. 3

    The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

  4. 4

    An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.

    โ€œGovernment ... granting absolution to the nation.โ€

  5. 5

    An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.

  6. 6

    Delivery, in speech.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/absolution