absolution

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Noun absolution has 2 senses

absolution - the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
--₁ is a kind of condition, status

Derived form: verb absolve₁
absolution, remission, remittal, remission of sin - the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
--₂ is a kind of redemption, salvation
--₂ is a part of penance
--₂ has particulars: indulgence
Derived form: verb absolve₁

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