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Definition of: absolve

(ab·solv, -zolv) v.t. ab·solved, ab·solv·ing
1. To pronounce free from the penalties or consequences of an action: His excuses do not absolve him from blame.
2. To acquit, as of guilt or complicity.
3. To release from an obligation, liability, or promise.
4. Eccl. To grant a remission of sin, its punishment, or the canonical penance attached to it; pardon. [<L absolvere <ab- from + solvere loose. Doublet of ASSOIL.]
—ab·solv′a·ble
adjective
—ab·sol′vent
adjective & noun
—ab·sol′er
noun
Synonyms: acquit, clear, discharge, exculpate, exempt, exonerate, forgive, free, justify, liberate, pardon, release. To absolve, in the strict sense, is to set free from any bond. One may be absolved from a promise by a breach of faith on the part of one to whom the promise was made. To absolve from sins is formally to remit their condemnation and penalty. To acquit of sin or crime is to free from the accusation of it: the innocent are rightfully acquitted; the guilty may be mercifully absolved. Compare JUSTIFY, PARDON. Antonyms: accuse, bind, charge, compel, condemn, convict, impeach, inculpate, obiligate. oblige.

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