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absolution

Translations

absolutionnoun

absolutions

absolutionTerme religieux et juridique ; désigne l’acte formel de remise des fautes, de la peine ou de l’obligation.

The priest granted absolution to the penitent after he confessed his sins.

Le prêtre a donné l’absolution au pénitent après qu’il eut confessé ses péchés.

Additional translations

pardonSens plus général de remise de faute ou de pardon, notamment hors contexte strictement religieux.

Synonyms

absolutionnoun

The formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment, often given by a priest in the sacrament of reconciliation.

The priest granted absolution to the penitent after he confessed his sins.

A formal statement or document declaring that sins or offenses have been forgiven.

Several absolutions were issued by the bishop during the special service.

The act of absolving or the state of being absolved; forgiveness or pardon.

She sought absolution for her harsh words.