Absolution

  • 81absolution — ab•so•lu•tion [[t]ˌæb səˈlu ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act of absolving; the state of being absolved 2) rel a remission of sin or of the punishment for sin, esp. as effected by a priest or bishop in the sacrament of penance • Etymology: 1175–1225; ME… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 82absolution — /æbsəˈluʃən / (say absuh loohshuhn) noun 1. the act of absolving; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties. 2. the state of being absolved. 3. Roman Catholic Theology a. a remission of sin or of the punishment due to sin, which the… …

  • 83absolution — ab|so|lu|tion sb., en, er, erne (syndsforladelse) …

    Dansk ordbog

  • 84Absolution — Ab|so|lu|ti|on, die; , en (Los , Freisprechung, besonders Sündenvergebung) …

    Die deutsche Rechtschreibung

  • 85absolution —   Huikala, kala ana, pu ukalahala …

    English-Hawaiian dictionary

  • 86absolution — In Canon Law, a juridical act whereby the clergy declare that the sins of such as are penitent are remitted. Among Protestants it is chiefly used for a sentence by which a person who stands excommunicated is released or freed from that punishment …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 87absolution — In Canon Law, a juridical act whereby the clergy declare that the sins of such as are penitent are remitted. Among Protestants it is chiefly used for a sentence by which a person who stands excommunicated is released or freed from that punishment …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 88absolution — (Civil Law). A judgment declaring a defendant to be innocent of the crime charged …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 89Absolution —    см. Абсолюция …

    Философский словарь Спонвиля

  • 90absolution — n. 1 a formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment. 2 an ecclesiastical declaration of forgiveness of sins. 3 a remission of penance. 4 forgiveness. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L absolutio onis (as ABSOLVE) …

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