absolution

CEFRC2

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Formal forgiveness for a sin or wrongdoing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.

Examples

  • Government ... granting absolution to the nation.

  • The priest read the prayers of absolution over Tom after hearing his confession.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

  2. An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

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

More examples

In context

  • Governments granting absolution to the nation.

  • the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous

  • The true aim of medicine is not to make men virtuous; it is to safeguard and rescue them from the consequences of their vices. The physician does not preach repentance; he offers absolution.

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Origin

noun

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