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Definition absolve

Etymology

First attested in the early 15th Century. From Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere, present active infinitive of absolv? (“set free, acquit”), from ab (“away from”) + solv? (“loosen, free, release”).

Verb

absolve (third-person singular simple present absolves, present participle absolving, simple past and past participle absolved)

1. (transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
2. (transitive, obsolete) To resolve; to explain; to solve. [Attested from the late 15 century until the mid 17 century.]
3. (transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16 century.]
4. (transitive, law) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16 century.]
5. (transitive, theology) To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to. [First attested in the mid 16 century.]
6. (transitive, theology) To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin. [First attested in the late 16 century.]
7. (transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16 century until the early 19 century.]
8. (transitive) To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

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