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absolve
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absolve
v.
acquit; release, set free; forgive, pardon
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Absolution
Absolution is a traditional theological term for the forgiveness experienced in the Sacrament of Penance. This concept is found in the Roman Catholic Church, as well as the Eastern Orthodox churches, the Anglican churches, Lutheran churches and Methodist churches.
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absolve
Verb
1. grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"
(hypernym) forgive
(derivation) absolution
2. let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"
(synonym) justify, free
(antonym) blame, fault
(hypernym) forgive
(hyponym) excuse, relieve, let off, exempt
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absoudre
v.
absolve, acquit; pardon
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absolver
v.
absolve, acquit, exculpate
