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absolution

ab·so·lu·tion

UK/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ US/ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

2.

the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

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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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  • Absolution Day

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