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absolution

ab·so·lu·tion [ àbssə lsh'n ] (plural ab·so·lu·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. forgiveness: forgiveness for somebody's sins, especially when formally given in a Christian church

2. prayer of forgiveness: a spoken blessing used in a Christian church to grant absolution to somebody

[13th century. Via French < Latin absolution- "acquittal, perfection" < absolutus (see absolute)]
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