ABSOLVE

absolve

Verb

  1. To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).
    You will absolve a subject from his allegiance.
  2. To resolve; to explain; to solve. <ref name=SOED/>
  3. To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. <ref name=SOED/>
  4. To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. <ref name=SOED/>
  5. To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to. <ref name=SOED/>
  6. To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin. <ref name=SOED/>
  7. To finish; to accomplish. <ref name=SOED/>
  8. To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.


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