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Word: Absolution
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English absolutionem (after Latin), from Latin absolutio(n-), from the verb absolvere (see absolve); subsequently reinforced by Old French absolution
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌabsəˈluːʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Short Definition:formal release from guilt or punishment
Examples:- absolution from the sentence
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