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Added 10 October 2026

absolution

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ noun

Latin root: absolūtiōnem Wiktionary

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An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

Origin

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

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