absolution

Noun
  1. The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance (synset 114597894)
    is a type of: condition, status - a state at a particular time
  2. The act of absolving or remitting;
    Formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance (synset 100095060)
    is a type of: redemption, salvation - (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
    subtypes: indulgence - the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
    is a part of: penance - a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution
    same as: remission, remission of sin, remittal

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