# absolution

> English word · Noun · IPA /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ · frequency rank #34,764

## Definitions
1. An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
2. The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
3. The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
4. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
5. An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent.
6. Delivery, in speech.

## Etymology
From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.

## Easily confused with
- **absorption** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/absolution-vs-absorption)
- **abolition** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/abolition-vs-absolution)

## Common misspellings (15)
`abbsolution`, `aboslution`, `absloution`, `absollution`, `absoltuion`, `absoluiton`, `absolusion`, `absolutino`, `absolutionn`, `absolutoin`, `absoluttion`, `absoultion`, `abssolution`, `asbolution`, `basolution`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/absolution