absolution

n someone who grants absolution

Act of assoiling, or state of being assoiled; absolution

(Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution n

(Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution

a priest who hears confession and gives absolution n