Definitions for: Absolution

[n] the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
[n] the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

Webster (1913) Definition: Ab`so*lu"tion, n. [F. absolution, L. absolutio, fr.
absolvere to absolve. See Absolve.]
1. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty;
forgiveness of an offense. ``Government . . . granting
absolution to the nation.'' --Froude.

2. (Civil Law) An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring
and accused person innocent. [Obs.]

3. (R. C. Ch.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the
sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins
of the truly penitent are forgiven.

Note: In the English and other Protestant churches, this act
regarded as simply declaratory, not as imparting
forgiveness.

4. (Eccl.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for
example, excommunication. --P. Cyc.

5. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
--Shipley.

6. Delivery, in speech. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.

Absolution day (R. C. Ch.), Tuesday before Easter.

Synonyms: remission, remission of sin, remittal

See Also: condition, penance, redemption, salvation, status

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