CEFR C1

absolution

noun

Meaning

A formal declaration that a person is freed from guilt, blame, or punishment for a sin or wrongdoing.

Examples

The priest granted absolution to the penitent after a heartfelt confession.
She sought absolution from her family for the years of neglect.

Synonyms: forgiveness, pardon, acquittal, exoneration

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absolution (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

Definition

A formal declaration that a person is freed from guilt, blame, or punishment for a sin or wrongdoing.

Examples

The priest granted absolution to the penitent after a heartfelt confession.
She sought absolution from her family for the years of neglect.
Despite his public apology, he never truly felt he had received absolution for his past actions.

How to Use absolution

absolution from (prepositional phrase): Freedom from guilt or blame, usually from a person or authority. — "He hoped to gain absolution from the community for his past misdeeds."
absolution for (prepositional phrase): Freedom from guilt or blame regarding a specific action or sin. — "The criminal was denied absolution for his heinous crimes."

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