To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.
To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.
To remit a sin; to give absolution for a sin.
To pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.
To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.).
To absolve (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent.
To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.