Definition of Absolution

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Absolution

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

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

The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.

An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.

The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

Delivery, in speech.

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Absolution Quotations

When lip service to some mysterious deity permits bestiality on Wednesday and absolution on Sunday, cash me out.
Frank Sinatra

Psychoanalysis is the confession without absolution.
Germaine Greer

As however the ancients say that in case of necessity any Christian lay person can administer the sacrament of Baptism, so Luther says the same thing about absolution in case of necessity, where no priest is present.
Martin Chemnitz

Absolution Translations

absolution in Afrikaans is vergifnis
absolution in Dutch is kwijstschelding, vrijspraak, absolutie
absolution in French is absolution
absolution in Italian is assoluzione

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