absolution

Definition

An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Governments granting absolution to the nation."
• "The true aim of medicine is not to make men virtuous; it is to safeguard and rescue them from the consequences of their vices. The physician does not preach repentance; he offers absolution."
• "the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous"

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