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absolve

/əbˈzɒlv/

/əbˈzɑlv/

absolveverb

absolved

Past Simple

absolved

Past Participle

absolving

Gerund

/əbˈzɒlv/

/əbˈzɑlv/

Translations

absoudreSens religieux : remettre les péchés ou accorder l’absolution.

The priest absolved the penitent after confession.

Le prêtre a absous le pénitent après la confession.

absoudreSens général : déclarer quelqu’un non coupable ou libérer de toute responsabilité.

The court absolved the defendant of all charges.

Le tribunal a absous le défendeur de toutes les charges.

Additional translations

délier deSens juridique ou administratif : libérer d’une obligation, d’un serment ou d’une promesse.

Definitions

To declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

The court absolved the defendant of all charges.

To grant pardon for a sin or wrongdoing.

The priest absolved the penitent after confession.

To release someone from an oath, duty, or promise.

The contract absolved her from any further obligation to the company.

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