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UK
/ˌæbsəlˈuːʃən/
]
[ US /ˌæbsəˈɫuʃən/ ]
[ US /ˌæbsəˈɫuʃən/ ]
NOUN
- 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
How To Use absolution In A Sentence
- These should include the Lord's Prayer, a confession and absolution, a short reading from the Gospels with a request to our Lord for his help, and an invocation of the Holy Spirit.
- I think they each wanted some nod of blessing and assurance; wanted absolution from Mary so they could go back to having a good time.
- Maybe us guys would be less douchebags in general if we were called to ask on this kind of jackassery, rather than receiving a pat on the back and a "boys will be boys" absolution. The Zero Boss
- The priest heard her confession and granted absolution.
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- So I seek absolution from my wicked thoughts, and I promise to be calm and serene from now on.
- With careful planning and diligent payments, even the worst rating can achieve absolution.
- Holding a separate service just for confession and absolution before a service of communion is an old practice for Lutherans.
- There will be absolution and remission of sins for all who die in the service of Christ.
- When, after an absence of eight years, he attempts to heal the rift with his three daughters, each girl demands a different absolution from him.