absolution
/ap.sɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/
forgiveness of sins
Le prêtre a donné l'absolution au pénitent.
The priest gave absolution to the penitent.
formal
The act of forgiving sins or releasing someone from guilt, especially in a religious context, such as in the Catholic Church.
Après sa confession, il a reçu l'absolution.
After his confession, he received absolution.
In Catholic tradition, absolution is granted by a priest after confession.
Collocations
donner l'absolutionto grant absolutionrecevoir l'absolutionto receive absolution
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Religious Context
Absolution is a formal religious act, not used in everyday language.
Word Origin
From Latin 'absolutio', meaning 'a setting free, acquittal', from 'absolvere' (to absolve).
Usage Notes
Primarily used in religious contexts, especially in Catholicism.
Word Breakdown
absol-
free
root-ution
action or state
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