absolution (n)
remission (n)
remittal (n)
remission of sin (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of absolving or remitting
def formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Outgoing links
Hypernym redemption, salvation
Part holonym penance
Derivationally related form absolution → absolve
Hyponym indulgence
Incoming links
Hyponym redemption, salvation
Hypernym indulgence
Part meronym penance
Derivationally related form absolve → absolution

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