absolutory, a.
(æbˈsɒljuːtərɪ)
[ad. L. absolūtōri-us, Sueton., serving for acquittal: see absolute and -ory.]
Of or pertaining to absolution; absolving.
| 1640 Fuller Abel Rediv. (1867) I. 329 Bertelerius prevailed with the senate; and he granted unto him his absolutory letters. 1726 Ayliffe Parergon 491 Though an absolutory sentence should be pronounced in favour of the persons. |