absolved; absolving
1
formal
: to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
The jury absolved the defendants of their crimes.
Her youth does not absolve her of responsibility for her actions.
2
formal
: to pardon or forgive (a sin) : to remit (a sin) by absolution
asked the priest to absolve his sins
absolver
noun
formal
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