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| ab·solve [ əb zólv, əb sólv ] (past and past participle ab·solved, present participle ab·solv·ing, 3rd person present singular ab·solves) |
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1. pronounce somebody blameless: to state publicly or officially that somebody is not guilty and not to be held responsible
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2. relieve somebody of obligation: to release somebody from an obligation or requirement
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3. forgive somebody: to forgive somebody's sins, especially formally in a Christian church service or sacrament
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| [15th century. < Latin absolvere "set free" < solvere "loosen"] |
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  ab·solv·a·ble adjective |
| ab·solv·er noun |
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