'absolution' definitions:
Definition of 'absolution'
From: WordNet
noun
The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
noun
The act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance [syn: absolution, remission, remittal, remission of sin]
Synonyms of 'absolution'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acquittal,
- acquittance,
- amnesty,
- clearance,
- clearing,
- compurgation,
- condonation,
- destigmatization,
- destigmatizing,
- discharge,
- disculpation,
- dismissal,
- exculpation,
- excuse,
- exemption,
- exoneration,
- forgiveness,
- grace,
- immunity,
- indemnity,
- pardon,
- purgation,
- purging,
- quietus,
- quittance,
- redemption,
- release,
- remission,
- remission of sin,
- reprieve,
- shrift,
- sparing,
- verdict of acquittal,
- vindication
Words containing 'absolution'
- absolute,
- absolutely,
- absoluteness,
- absolutism,
- Absolute constant,
- Absolute curvature,
- Absolute equation,
- Absolute space,
- Absolute superlative,
- Absolute temperature,
- Absolute time,
- Absolute zero,
- Genitive absolute,
- ablative absolute,
- absolute alcohol,
- absolute blocking,
- absolute ceiling,
- absolute frequency,
- absolute joule,
- absolute magnitude,
- absolute majority,
- absolute pitch,
- absolute scale,
- absolute threshold,
- absolute value,
- absolute viscosity,
- bar absolute,
- Absolute refractive index