Romanian edit

Etymology edit

From ierta +‎ -ciune, or less likely from a Vulgar Latin root *lībertātiō, *lībertātiōnem, from Latin lībertō. Compare Aromanian ljirtãciuni.

Noun edit

iertăciune f (plural iertăciuni) (archaic, popular, rare)

  1. forgiveness, pardon, remission
    Synonyms: iertare, scuză
  2. a type of poem traditionally recited when a young bride leaves her parents
  3. a parting or farewell (especially toward one who is dying or moribund)

Declension edit