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absolved

 

[ ษ™bหˆzษ’lvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To absolve someone means to formally declare that they are free from blame or guilt, especially in a legal context. It implies that the person has been cleared of any accusations or obligations. Often, this term is used in religious or moral discussions, where an authority figure forgives someone for their sins or wrongdoings. The term highlights the removal of responsibility or the lifting of penalties associated with certain actions.

Synonyms

clear, exonerate, forgive, release

Examples of usage

  • The court absolved the defendant of all charges.
  • She was absolved of her sins during confession.
  • The committee decided to absolve the team of any wrongdoing.

Translations

Translations of the word "absolved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absolvido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช befreit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibebaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwolniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃๆ”พใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absous

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absolvido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aklanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด์ œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนูู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osvobozen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslobodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ่งฃ่„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osloboฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frelsaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azad edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absuelto

Etymology

The word 'absolve' derives from the Latin word 'absolvere', which combines 'ab-' meaning 'from' and 'solvere' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to free'. Originally, it denoted the act of freeing someone from a physical or moral obligation or debt. In the legal context, it evolved to signify the removal of guilt or blame. Historical usages of the word often related to ecclesiastical contexts, where a priest would absolve a penitent from sin, reflecting the concept of forgiveness and redemption intrinsic to many religious beliefs. Over time, 'absolve' found its way into common legal and everyday language, broadening its use to any circumstance involving the clearing of blame or obligation. Its roots in moral and philosophical thought have kept it relevant in discussions about ethics and justice.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,902, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.