absolution

noun

Etymology: From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.

1. An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
2. The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
3. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
4. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.

   “Governments granting absolution to the nation.”

   “The true aim of medicine is not to make men virtuous; it is to safeguard and rescue them from the consequences of their vices. The physician does not preach repentance; he offers absolution.”

5. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
6. Delivery, in speech.

   “the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous”