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Plural
absolutions
1
the act of forgiving someone for their sins or wrongdoings, usually by a priest
- The priest offered the repentant sinner absolution and forgiveness for their sins during confession.
- Some believed only direct revelation from God could offer true absolution, not an intermediary priest.
- Many found absolution through prayer, repentance and living according to spiritual teachings thereafter.
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2
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance