absolutions

Noun

absolution (countable and uncountable, plural absolutions)

1. An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
2. The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
3. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
4. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
   • Governments granting absolution to the nation.
5. (obsolete, civil law) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.

   Synonyms:

   acquittance, assoilment, compurgation, acquitment, acquittal, disculpation, exculpation, exoneration, not guilty, quittance

6. (obsolete) Delivery, in speech.
   • the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous1641, Ben Jonson, Discoveries Made upon Men and Matter