Noun
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven.
An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
Delivery, in speech.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI should say that psycho-analysis was confession without absolution. G. K. Chesterton
The sunshine dreaming upon Salmon's height Is not so sweet and white As the most heretofore sin-spotted Soul That darts to its delight Straight from the absolution of a faithful fight. Coventry Patmore
It is confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution. Oscar Wilde
Psychoanalysis is the confession without absolution. Germaine Greer
There is a luxury in self-reproach. When we blame ourselves, we feel that no one else has a right to blame us. It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution. Oscar Wilde
Who has many comforts and does not use them, won't find a confessor who will grant him absolution. Sicilian Proverb