meaning of absolution
1. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
2. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
3. The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
4. An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
5. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
6. Delivery, in speech.
7. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
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