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Etymology edit

From Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (acquittal).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /absɔˌliu̯siˈuːn/, /absɔˈliu̯si.un/, /absɔˈliu̯sjun/

Noun edit

absolucioun (plural absoluciouns)

  1. absolution (Christian ritual)

Descendants edit

  • English: absolution