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Absolution

Definition

(formal, religious) The act of forgiving someone for their sins or wrongdoings, especially in a formal or official capacity; a declaration or assurance of forgiveness. Often used in religious contexts to denote the removal of guilt or penalty.

Example Sentences

1The priest offered absolution to the penitent, who had confessed their sins in the sacrament of reconciliation.
2In the eyes of the law, the pardon constituted a form of absolution, wiping the slate clean for the former convict.
3Does the concept of absolution imply a moral hierarchy, where certain actions are deemed forgivable while others are not?
4The new policy aimed to provide absolution to those who had been wrongly accused, offering them a chance to clear their names.
5There is a profound psychological difference between seeking absolution from a higher power and seeking forgiveness from those we have wronged.

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