Definitions for absolutory-ˈsɒl yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ab•so•lu•tionˌæb səˈlu ʃən(n.)
the act of absolving; the state of being absolved.
a remission of sin or of the punishment for sin, esp. as effected by a priest or bishop in the sacrament of penance.
Category: Religion
Origin of absolution:
1175–1225; ME < L
ab•sol′u•to`ry-ˈsɒl yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i(adj.)
Wiktionary
absolutory(Adjective)
Serving to absolve; absolving.
Origin: absolutorius, from absolvo.
Webster Dictionary
Absolutory(adj)
serving to absolve; absolving
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