as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
the jury's verdict of "not guilty" was absolution in the eyes of the law, but the verdict would always be "guilty" in the court of public opinion
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Recent Examples of absolution
Mercy asks for allowance, where forgiveness demands absolution.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
But while visitors may find plenty of reasons to feel remorse when their Vegas sojourn ends, absolution might be found in the city’s renewable energy boom.
—Max Bearak, New York Times, 24 June 2025
Everybody loves a reformed sinner, and his first inquisitors, UF trustees, were prepared to grant Ono absolution.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
The 47-year-old rapper and fashion mogul posted a series of messages on social media, asking for absolution while expressing a newfound stance of inclusivity and remorse.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
But while visitors may find plenty of reasons to feel remorse when their Vegas sojourn ends, absolution might be found in the city’s renewable energy boom.
—Max Bearak, New York Times, 24 June 2025
Everybody loves a reformed sinner, and his first inquisitors, UF trustees, were prepared to grant Ono absolution.
—Ron Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
The 47-year-old rapper and fashion mogul posted a series of messages on social media, asking for absolution while expressing a newfound stance of inclusivity and remorse.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absolution
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Here’s what the latest developments mean for borrowers and student loan forgiveness programs, and what to expect in the coming months as the litigation process plays out.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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At least one woman who spoke Monday expressed hope that Pratt could change his life and offered him forgiveness.—
Alex Riggins,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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President Luong Cuong also announced last week a major amnesty for 13,920 prisoners who will be released before the end of their jail terms, including 66 foreigners.—
Phuong Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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At Wednesday’s event, Heidi Garcia, director of KU’s Health Education Resource Office, reminded attendees that the university has an amnesty policy that encourages students to seek medical help for drug- and alcohol-related emergencies without facing conduct violations.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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Savannah, who led the charge to obtain pardons for her parents after they were sentenced to federal prison in 2022 on bank fraud and tax evasion charges, learned that her parents would be released less than 24 hours before it was set to happen.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Absolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absolution. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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