absolution

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/æb.səˈlu.ʃən/

noun
Freedom from blame, guilt, sin

absolution in a sentence

  • “Once all the facts were known, the jury gave Angela absolution by giving a verdict of not guilty.”
  • “He asked the priest to give him absolution for his sins.”
  • “The judge's decision brought absolution to the wrongly accused.”

What does “absolution” mean?

absolution (noun) means freedom from blame, guilt, sin. It is pronounced /æb.səˈlu.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "absolution" mean?
absolution (noun) means: Freedom from blame, guilt, sin
How do you pronounce "absolution"?
"absolution" is pronounced /æb.səˈlu.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "absolution" in a sentence?
Here is "absolution" used in a sentence: Once all the facts were known, the jury gave Angela absolution by giving a verdict of not guilty.

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