Definitions from Wordnet 2.0

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

Definitions from Wiktionary

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

Absolution is the name of a sacrament of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican and Lutheran churches. Using absolution, a priest or the church can forgive a sin, after confession.

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