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Ab`so*lu"tion (&unr_;), n. [F. absolution, L. absolutio, fr. absolvere to absolve. See Absolve.] 1. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. “Government . . . granting absolution to the nation.” Froude.
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2. (Civil Law) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent. [Obs.]
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3. (R. C. Ch.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
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&hand_; In the English and other Protestant churches, this act regarded as simply declaratory, not as imparting forgiveness.
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4. (Eccl.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication. P. Cyc.
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5. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. Shipley.
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6. Delivery, in speech. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
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Absolution day (R. C. Ch.), Tuesday before Easter.
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