absolve

absolve
[əbˈzɔlv]
verb
  1. [with obj.]declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility
    宣布免除(某人)的过失(或罪行、责任)
    the pardon absolved them of any crimes.
    赦免特许状免除了他们所有罪行。
    ■(in church use) give absolution for (a sin)
    (教会用语)恕(罪)
语源
  1. late Middle English : from Latin absolvere 'set free, acquit', from ab- 'from' + solvere 'loosen'
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