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 Ab·so·lu·tion n.
 1. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. “Government . . . granting absolution to the nation.”
 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.
 5. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
 6. Delivery, in speech. [Obs.]
 Absolution day R. C. Ch., Tuesday before Easter.
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