To grant a remission of sin; to give absolution to.
To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for.
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 make clear or pure by means of a propitiatory offering; to purify.