absolution
/ˌæbsəˈljuːʃən/noun
mass noun
1- formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment〈正式〉（罪责、义务或惩罚的）赦免, 免除。
1.1
- an ecclesiastical declaration of forgiveness of sins（神职人员）宣布赦罪：
the priest had the right to administer absolution.
牧师有权主持宣布赦罪。
词源
Middle English: via Old French from Latin absolutio（n-）, from the verb absolvere （see ABSOLVE）.