- An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or
penalty; forgiveness of an offense. - An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and
accused person innocent. - The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament
of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent
are forgiven. - An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for
example, excommunication. - The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. - Delivery, in speech.
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