absolution vs conviction

absolution

noun
  • 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. 

conviction

noun
  • A judgement of guilt in a court of law. 

  • The state of being wholly convinced. 

  • A firmly held belief. 

  • The state of being found or proved guilty. 

How often have the words absolution and conviction occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )