Definitions
To free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
Word origin
First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere (“set free, acquit”), from ab (“away from”) + solvō (“loosen, free, release”). Doublet of assoil.
Used in a sentence
“You will absolve a subject from his allegiance.”
“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the world.”
“The Committee divided, and Halifax was absolved by a majority of fourteen.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Clear of blame”7 letters
02“Free”7 letters
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