An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
The forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
The act of judicially condemning, or adjudging guilty, unfit for use, or forfeited; the act of dooming to punishment or forfeiture.
The ground or reason of condemning.
The state of being condemned.
The process by which a public entity exercises its powers of eminent domain.
The act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong.