absolution

absolution has 8 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 10.

Definitions

• n.. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
• n.. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
• n.. The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
• n.. An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
• n.. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
• n.. Delivery, in speech.
• n.. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
• n.. the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance