Associations to the word «Absolution»
Noun
- Penance
- Confession
- Sacrament
- Confessor
- Forgiveness
- Eucharist
- Repentance
- Sin
- Indulgence
- Baptism
- Restitution
- Censure
- Communion
- Sinner
- Muse
- Priest
- Reconciliation
- Heretic
- Catechism
- Pardon
- Pope
- Layman
- Augsburg
- Lutheran
- Remorse
- Rite
- Conscience
- Pere
- Holy
- Prayer
- Luther
- Legate
- Pilgrimage
- Sick
- Redemption
- Liturgy
- Templar
- Recourse
- Addict
- Clergy
- Blessing
- Vow
- Cleric
- Faithful
- Heresy
- Holiness
- Creed
- Synod
- Clement
- Jubilee
- Schism
- Gap
- Bishop
- Pledge
- Guilt
- Grant
- Consecration
- Priesthood
- Repeal
- Mercy
- Pastor
- Archbishop
- Mass
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
ABSOLUTION, noun. (ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
ABSOLUTION, noun. Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
ABSOLUTION, noun. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSOLUTION, noun. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSOLUTION, noun. (civil legal) (obsolete) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
ABSOLUTION, noun. (obsolete) Delivery, in speech.
ABSOLUTION DAY, proper noun. (Roman Catholic Church): Tuesday before Easter.
Dictionary definition
ABSOLUTION, noun. The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance.
ABSOLUTION, noun. The act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance.
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