Absolution
- The formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment, often used in a religious context to refer to the forgiveness of sins. nounThe priest granted her absolution after she confessed her sins.He sought absolution for his past mistakes through meditation and charity work.
- An act of absolving or the state of being absolved; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties. nounThe court's decision provided him with absolution from the charges.She felt a sense of absolution after apologizing to her friend.