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.
How do you absolve someone?
- 1absolve somebody (from/of something) to state formally that someone is not guilty or responsible for something The court absolved him of all responsibility for the accident. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? ...
- absolve somebody (from/of something) to give absolution to someone I absolve you from all your sins.
What is the dictionary definition of absolve?
to free from guilt or blame or their consequences: The court absolved her of guilt in his death. to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility (usually followed by from): to be absolved from one's oath. to grant pardon for. Ecclesiastical. to grant or pronounce remission of sins to.
