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absolution
noun ab·so·lu·tion \ˌab-sə-ˈlü-shən\
: the act of forgiving someone for having done something wrong or sinful : the act of absolving someone or the state of being absolved
Full Definition of ABSOLUTION
: the act of absolving; specifically : a remission of sins pronounced by a priest (as in the sacrament of reconciliation)
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First Known Use of ABSOLUTION
13th century
Related to ABSOLUTION
- Synonyms
- pardon, amnesty, forgiveness, remission, remittal
- Antonyms
- penalty, punishment, retribution
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Rhymes with ABSOLUTION
allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution
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