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    L'absolution (en. Absolution)

    /lab.sɔ.lu.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Remission of a fault, a sin, by a religious authority.
    The priest granted absolution to the penitent.
    Le prêtre a accordé l'absolution au pénitent.
    Release from a penalty or obligation.
    He received absolution of his debts through a judicial agreement.
    Il a reçu l'absolution de ses dettes grâce à un accord judiciaire.
    Act of forgiving an error or a fault.
    Absolution is often sought in times of despair.
    L'absolution est souvent recherchée dans les moments de désespoir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'absolutio', meaning 'deliverance' or 'remission'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    absolution of sin
    Remission of a sin by a priest.
    absolution du péché
    to receive absolution
    To be forgiven or excused.
    recevoir l'absolution
    judicial absolution
    Remission of legal responsibility.
    absolution judiciaire

    Related Words

    absolute
    Who is unconditional, complete.
    absolu
    absolutism
    Political doctrine that advocates for an undivided power.
    absolutisme
    absolutist
    Advocate of absolutism.
    absolutiste

    Slang Meanings

    Getting back in shape
    He received absolution for his excesses during the holidays.
    Il a reçu l'absolution de ses excès lors des vacances.
    Cleaning of conscience
    Cleaning up one's past is like asking for absolution.
    Faire le ménage dans son passé, c'est comme demander l'absolution.