absolver

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ab·solve

(əb-zŏlv′, -sŏlv′)

tr.v. ab·solved, ab·solv·ing, ab·solves

1. To pronounce clear of guilt or blame.

2. To relieve of a requirement or obligation.

a. To grant a remission of sin to.

b. To pardon or remit (a sin).

[Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere; see absolute.]

ab·solv′a·ble adj.

ab·solv′er n.

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Noun

absolver - someone who grants absolution

pardoner - a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences

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