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Absolution (from sin)
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absolution — n. (rel.) to grant, pronounce absolution from (to grant absolution from sin) * * * [ˌæbsə luːʃ(ə)n] pronounce absolution from (to grant absolution from sin) (rel.) to grant … Combinatory dictionary
Absolution — • The remission of sin, or of the punishment due to sin, granted by the Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Absolution Absolution … Catholic encyclopedia
Absolution — is a traditional theological term for the forgiveness experienced in the traditional Churches in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Roman Catholic ChurchAbsolution is an integral part of the sacrament of penance and reconciliation. The penitent… … Wikipedia
Sin — • A moral evil Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sin Sin † Catholic Encyclopedia ► … Catholic encyclopedia
Absolution — 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. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Absolution day — Absolution 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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
absolution — I noun acquittal, amnesty, clearance, deliverance, discharge, dismissal, dismissal of an accusation, exculpation, exoneration, forgiveness, forgiveness of sins, grace, liberation, pardon, purgation, release, release from punishment, remission,… … Law dictionary
absolution — [ab΄sə lo͞o′shən] n. [ME absoluciun < OFr absolution < L absolutio < absolvere: see ABSOLVE] 1. a formal freeing (from guilt or obligation); forgiveness 2. a) remission (of sin or penalty for it); specif., in some churches, remission… … English World dictionary
absolution — /ab seuh looh sheuhn/, n. 1. act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties. 2. state of being absolved. 3. Rom. Cath. Theol. a. a remission of sin or of the punishment for sin, made by a… … Universalium
sin-eating — Evidence for this dramatic *funeral custom rests largely on a statement in Aubrey s Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme (1686/1880), 35: In the County of Hereford was an old Custome at Funeralls to hire poor people, who were to take upon… … A Dictionary of English folklore
absolution — /æbsəˈluʃən / (say absuh loohshuhn) noun 1. the act of absolving; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties. 2. the state of being absolved. 3. Roman Catholic Theology a. a remission of sin or of the punishment due to sin, which the… …
