1. Release from a penalty; the act of absolving.
2. Civil law. An acquittal of a criminal charge. — Also termed absolutio.
3. Eccles. law. Official forgiveness of sins.
1. Release from a penalty; the act of absolving.
2. Civil law. An acquittal of a criminal charge. — Also termed absolutio.
3. Eccles. law. Official forgiveness of sins.