Absolve means to free someone from guilt, blame, or responsibility,[1][2][3][4][5] often through an official or moral act of forgiveness. It refers to releasing a person from the consequences of wrongdoing, whether legal, personal, or spiritual. This term is commonly used in religious, legal, and ethical contexts, where forgiveness or exemption from duty is granted by an authority or accepted through reconciliation. To absolve is to lift the weight of fault, allowing someone to move forward without the burden of past actions.
When someone is described as being absolved, it implies they have been cleared of blame or forgiven for a transgression. It suggests a conscious decision to let go of judgment or penalties, acknowledging that the wrong has been addressed or forgiven. Absolution can be formal, such as in a courtroom or religious ceremony, or informal, such as personal forgiveness. The act of absolving often reflects values of mercy, understanding, and closure in the face of human imperfection.
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