ABSOLUTION | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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