单词 | absolution |
释义 | absolution /ab'seuh looh"sheuhn/, n. 1. act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties. 2. state of being absolved. 3. Rom. Cath. Theol. a. a remission of sin or of the punishment for sin, made by a priest in the sacrament of penance on the ground of authority received from Christ. b. the formula declaring such remission. 4. Prot. Theol. a declaration or assurance of divine forgiveness to penitent believers, made after confession of sins. [1175-1225; ME absolucion < L absolution- (s. of absolutio) acquittal. See ABSOLUTE, -ION] |
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