English-Spanish translations for absolution

• absolución
  No podemos darle la absolución porque simplemente se trate de un socio estratégico, por ejemplo en cuestiones energéticas. We cannot give it absolution purely and simply because it is a strategic partner, for example on energy issues.
• perdón

Definition of absolution

• An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
• The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
• An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
• An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.

Examples

• Government ... granting absolution to the nation.

Related words

• absolutism
• absolutist
• absolutistic
• absolutize
• absolutise
• absolutive
• absolutization
• absolutive case
• enlightened absolutism