| Title | Absolution |
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| Text | Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ab·so·lu·tion \\ˌab-sə-ˈlü-shən\\ noun DATE 13th century
: the act of absolving; specifically : a remission of sins pronounced by a priest (as in the sacrament of reconciliation)
English Etymology absolution "remission, forgiveness," c.1200, from L. absolutionem (nom. absolutio), noun of action from absolvere "to absolve" (see absolve). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 absolution ab·so·lu·tion / 7AbsE5lu:Fn / noun[U] (especially in the Christian Church 尤指基督教中的) a formal statement that a person is forgiven for what he or she has done wrong 赦罪；赦免；解罪 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ab·so·lu·tion \ˌabsəˈlüshən also -lyü-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolution-, absolutio, from absolutus (past participle of absolvere to absolve) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at absolve 1. : an absolving or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty : forgiveness of an offense 2. civil law : acquittal 3. a. : a remission of sins imparted or pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance to a person who has confessed his sins b. : a releasing from religious censure (as from excommunication) 4. : a rite, ceremony, or form of words in which a remission of sins is pronounced, proclaimed, or prayerfully implored by a priest or minister Synonyms: see pardon
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