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absolution

/,æbsə'luʃən/

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noun
the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
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remission remission of sin remittal

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redemption salvation

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penance
noun
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
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condition status

Explanation of absolution

Absolution is the act of forgiving, pardoning, or granting release from guilt or punishment. It is often associated with religious or spiritual contexts, where absolution is given by a priest or religious authority as a form of forgiveness for sins or wrongdoing. Absolution provides a sense of relief, redemption, or reconciliation.