- absolution - the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
--1 is a kind of condition, status
Derived form: verb absolve1 - absolution, remission, remittal, remission of sin - the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
--2 is a kind of redemption, salvation
--2 is a part of penance
--2 has particulars: indulgenceDerived form: verb absolve1