absolution

UK/æbsə'luːʃ(ə)n/US/æbsә'lu:ʃәn/

Definitions

Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

免除（罪责、义务、惩罚）

(religion) the priestly act of forgiving sins

（宗教）赦罪，赦免

Root Breakdown

Native English

ab-away from, off

solutloosen, release, dissolve

-ionact, process, state

=absolution

ab- (away) + solūtum (loosened) + -ion = the act of loosening someone away from guilt. The noun of absolve, most often used in religious confession: the formal declaration that one's sins are forgiven.

Root solv still carries 42 more words

Example Sentences

1.
He sought absolution for the wrongs of his youth.
2.
The priest offered absolution after the confession.

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