absolution/ˌæbsəˈlu:ʃn; ˌæbsə`luʃən/ n[U](esp in the Christian Church) formal declaration by a priest that a person's sins have been forgiven （尤指基督教中, 由教士对某人）宣布赦罪, 解罪 grant sb absolution 赦免某人的罪 pronounce absolution 宣读赦罪文.
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