Absolution word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "absolution" word

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

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\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 for absolution

remission, remission of sin, remittal

Related terms: acquittal, acquittance, amnesty, clearance, clearing, compurgation, condonation, destigmatization, destigmatizing, discharge, disculpation, dismissal, exculpation, excuse, exemption, exoneration, forgiveness, grace, immunity, indemnity, pardon, purgation, purging, quietus, quittance, redemption, release, remission, remission of sin, reprieve, shrift, sparing, verdict of acquittal, vindication

The fun area, different aproach to word »absolution«

Let's analyse "absolution" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITULOSBA. Average typing speed for these characters is 2680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .- -... ... --- .-.. ..- - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: absolution: 1 + 6 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: absolution: 1 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 38, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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