absolution

• Nom désignant l'acte formel par lequel un prêtre remet les péchés dans le sacrement de pénitence, ou l'état de pardon et de libération de la culpabilité.

A noun referring to the formal remission of sins pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance, or the state of being forgiven or absolved.

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1. Formal forgiveness by a priestC1formal

   The formal release from guilt or punishment granted by a priest in the sacrament of penance.

   Absolution sacramentelle

   • The priest granted absolution after the confession.
   • He sought absolution for his sins before the service.
   • Absolution is a key part of the sacrament of penance.

   Synonymesforgivenesspardonremission

2. Act of remitting or pardoningC1formal

   The act of formally forgiving or releasing someone from a debt, obligation, or sin.

   absolution

   • The king's absolution freed the prisoner from his sentence.
   • She received absolution from her guilt after making amends.
   • The church's absolution brought him peace of mind.

   Synonymesacquittalamnestyclemencydischargeexculpationexonerationforgivenesspardonreleaseremission

   Antonymesblamecensurecondemnationconvictionpunishment