absolution

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

• From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō, from absolvō. See also absolve.