absolver

ab·solve

A0027500 (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.3. a. To grant a remission of sin to.b. To pardon or remit (a sin).

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

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ab·solv′a·ble adj.ab·solv′er n.

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Noun

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absolver - someone who grants absolution pardoner - a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences