Definition of absolution
- n. - An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or
penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
- n. - An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and
accused person innocent.
- n. - The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament
of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent
are forgiven.
- n. - An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for
example, excommunication.
- n. - The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
- n. - Delivery, in speech.
- n. - An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or
penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
- n. - An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and
accused person innocent.
- n. - The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament
of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent
are forgiven.
- n. - An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for
example, excommunication.
- n. - The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
- n. - Delivery, in speech.