absolve

verb

ab·solve əb-ˈzälv How to pronounce absolve (audio)

-ˈsälv

-ˈzȯlv,

-ˈsȯlv,

also without l

absolved; absolving

transitive verb

formal : to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt

The jury absolved the defendants of their crimes.

Her youth does not absolve her of responsibility for her actions.

formal : to pardon or forgive (a sin) : to remit (a sin) by absolution

asked the priest to absolve his sins

absolver noun formal

Did you know?

The act of absolving can be seen as releasing someone from blame or sin, or "loosening" the hold that responsibility has on a person, which provides a hint about the word's origins. Absolve was adopted into Middle English in the 15th century from the Latin verb absolvere, formed by combining the prefix ab- ("from, away, off") with solvere, meaning "to loosen." Absolve also once had additional senses of "to finish or accomplish" and "to resolve or explain," but these are now obsolete. Solvere is also the ancestor of the English words solve, dissolve, resolve, solvent, and solution.

Example Sentences

no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law

Recent Examples on the Web Those who do sell are required to sign agreements to refrain from disparaging Homestake and absolve the company of liability, even though illnesses caused by exposure to radioactive waste can take decades to manifest.

Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 2022 The panic in his voice served to underscore the hypocrisy of the Bakersfield Republican’s efforts to absolve Trump of guilt.

Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2022 However, bluntly labelling a partner can absolve us of self-awareness.

Eleanor Morgan, refinery29.com, 1 June 2022 One of the things this law does is absolve online platforms of responsibility for the speech of their users.

David Zurawik, CNN, 16 May 2022 His criticism of China and his defense of Hong Kong have, in a way, helped absolve the British of some of the uglier aspects of their rule over the city, including police violence in the 1960s and draconian laws that remain on the books.

Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic, 28 July 2022 But the early problems officers encountered – unclear location on the gunman, multiple agencies on scene, Arredondo dropping his radios to run toward the school – don’t absolve police of their responsibility here, Eells says.

Peter Nickeas, CNN, 25 July 2022 Moving to a 3% flat income tax would also absolve lawmakers of their need to lift their 4% cap on tax bracket inflation indexing.

Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Butler tried to absolve Spoelstra and his teammates.

Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 21 May 2022 See More

Legal Definition

absolve

transitive verb

ab·solve əb-ˈzälv, -ˈsälv How to pronounce absolve (audio)

absolved; absolving

: to set free or release from some obligation or responsibility

a judgment terminating a parent's rights…absolves that parent of all future support obligations

In re Bruce R., 662 A.2d 107 (1995)

: to determine to be free of fault, guilt, or liability

a jury absolved the defendant of any negligence

Harbaugh v. Darr, 438 P.2d 74 (1968)

单词	absolved
释义	absolve verb ab·solve əb-ˈzälv -ˈsälv -ˈzȯlv, -ˈsȯlv, also without l absolved; absolving transitive verb 1 formal : to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt The jury absolved the defendants of their crimes. Her youth does not absolve her of responsibility for her actions. 2 formal : to pardon or forgive (a sin) : to remit (a sin) by absolution asked the priest to absolve his sins absolver noun formal Did you know? The act of absolving can be seen as releasing someone from blame or sin, or "loosening" the hold that responsibility has on a person, which provides a hint about the word's origins. Absolve was adopted into Middle English in the 15th century from the Latin verb absolvere, formed by combining the prefix ab- ("from, away, off") with solvere, meaning "to loosen." Absolve also once had additional senses of "to finish or accomplish" and "to resolve or explain," but these are now obsolete. Solvere is also the ancestor of the English words solve, dissolve, resolve, solvent, and solution. Synonyms acquit clear exculpate exonerate vindicate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law Recent Examples on the Web Those who do sell are required to sign agreements to refrain from disparaging Homestake and absolve the company of liability, even though illnesses caused by exposure to radioactive waste can take decades to manifest. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 2022 The panic in his voice served to underscore the hypocrisy of the Bakersfield Republican’s efforts to absolve Trump of guilt. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2022 However, bluntly labelling a partner can absolve us of self-awareness. Eleanor Morgan, refinery29.com, 1 June 2022 One of the things this law does is absolve online platforms of responsibility for the speech of their users. David Zurawik, CNN, 16 May 2022 His criticism of China and his defense of Hong Kong have, in a way, helped absolve the British of some of the uglier aspects of their rule over the city, including police violence in the 1960s and draconian laws that remain on the books. Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic, 28 July 2022 But the early problems officers encountered – unclear location on the gunman, multiple agencies on scene, Arredondo dropping his radios to run toward the school – don’t absolve police of their responsibility here, Eells says. Peter Nickeas, CNN, 25 July 2022 Moving to a 3% flat income tax would also absolve lawmakers of their need to lift their 4% cap on tax bracket inflation indexing. Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Butler tried to absolve Spoelstra and his teammates. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 21 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English absolven, borrowed from Latin absolvere "to release, acquit, finish, complete," from ab- ab- + solvere "to loosen, release" — more at solve First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition absolve verb ab·solve əb-ˈzälv -ˈsälv absolved; absolving : to make free from guilt or responsibility He was absolved of wrongdoing. Legal Definition absolve transitive verb ab·solve əb-ˈzälv, -ˈsälv absolved; absolving 1 : to set free or release from some obligation or responsibility a judgment terminating a parent's rights…absolves that parent of all future support obligations In re Bruce R., 662 A.2d 107 (1995) 2 : to determine to be free of fault, guilt, or liability a jury absolved the defendant of any negligence Harbaugh v. Darr, 438 P.2d 74 (1968) absolved 1 of 2 adjective as in exonerated Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exonerated acquitted cleared vindicated guiltless blameless inculpable irreproachable faultless innocent cleanhanded virtuous impeccable clear moral righteous ethical lily-white upright law-abiding Antonyms & Near Antonyms guilty culpable accused punishable convicted condemned blamable indictable blameworthy indicted impeachable censurable impeached shamefaced shamed hangdog See More absolved 2 of 2 verb past tense of absolve as in acquitted to free from a charge of wrongdoing no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law Synonyms & Similar Words acquitted exonerated exculpated vindicated cleared expiated released liberated excused pardoned unburdened condoned forgave discharged redeemed avenged revenged remitted whitewashed redressed atoned (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms incriminated accused indicted charged convicted impeached arraigned criminated See More
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