aˈssoiler|əˈsɔɪlə(r)| [subst. use of AF.assoiler to assoil.] Absolving (from excommunication). 1813Ann.Reg. 279/2 Sir Samuel Romilly..stated that he had applied for a writ of assoiler on account of the plaintiff.[Cf.1553Fitzherb.Nat. Brev. 63 b, Leuesque ad maunde ses lettres de assoiler le partie.]