absolution
nounEtymology
From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.
- derived from absolūtiōnem
- derived from absolution
- inherited from absolucion
Definitions
An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
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An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
- Governments granting absolution to the nation.
- The true aim of medicine is not to make men virtuous; it is to safeguard and rescue them from the consequences of their vices. The physician does not preach repentance; he offers absolution.
An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
Delivery, in speech.
- the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous
The neighborhood
- neighborindulgence
Derived
Vish — recursive loop
A definitional loop anchored at absolution. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.
A definitional loop anchored at absolution. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.
7 hops · closes at absolution
curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.
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