absolution

«absolution» in Mova's school dictionary: when a priest, in God's name, declares that a person's… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 1 sentence of Mova's corpora that use it.

part of speech

noun (absolution — uncountable)

meaning for a pupil

1) (church) Absolution is when a priest, in God's name, declares that a person's sins are forgiven, especially after confession. tree →

2) (formal) Absolution is being set free from blame or guilt. tree →

sense 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 →
• The vicar said the words of absolution and everyone felt lighter. tree →
• He wanted absolution for the lie he had told. tree →
• Saying sorry to her friend felt like absolution. tree →
• Catholics believe absolution forgives their sins through the priest. tree →
• The service begins with confession and absolution. tree →

note

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

In the corpora

• In confession a person tells their sins honestly to a priest, who gives absolution and usually a small penance, like a prayer.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «absolution» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.