English Explanatory Dictionary

absolution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
  2. The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
  3. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
  4. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
  5. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
  6. Delivery, in speech.

Pronunciation

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-absolution.wav /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/

Word forms

absolution absolutions

Etymology

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

Synonyms

acquittance assoilment compurgation absolution acquitment acquittal disculpation exculpation exoneration not guilty quittance vindication

Related words

indulgence

Derived words

absolutionary Absolution Day nonabsolution

Translations

Catalan: absolució Dutch: absolutie Finnish: synninpäästö German: Absolution Hungarian: bűnbocsánat Indonesian: absolusi Scottish Gaelic: saoradh Spanish: absolución Turkish: itiraf
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