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# absolution

noun (absolution — uncountable)

«absolution» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (church) Absolution is when a priest, in God's name, declares that a person's sins are forgiven, especially after confession. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#m1)
2. (formal) Absolution is being set free from blame or guilt. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#m2)

### In the lessons

In Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican services the priest gives absolution after the people confess their sins together or after private confession. In stories a character may long for absolution — to feel forgiven. Phrases: give absolution, receive absolution, words of absolution, grant absolution.

### Examples

- After confession, the priest gave her absolution. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#x1)
- The vicar said the words of absolution and everyone felt lighter. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#x2)
- He wanted absolution for the lie he had told. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#x3)
- Saying sorry to her friend felt like absolution. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#x4)
- Catholics believe absolution forgives their sins through the priest. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#x5)
- The service begins with confession and absolution. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/#x6)

### Note

Uncountable. Verb absolve (absolved): "The priest absolved him." Related: absolute (a different meaning: complete). Formal word; children more often say "forgiveness".

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «absolution» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/absolution/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«absolution» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/absolution.html) on Mova free.