Feloldozás

Feloldozás is a term describing the act or state of being freed from blame, guilt, or obligation. It has several, related senses in law, religion and everyday speech.

In legal contexts feloldozás refers to an acquittal or exoneration. A court may grant feloldozás when the prosecution fails to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, or when a charge is dismissed for procedural reasons. The result is that the accused is legally released from liability and the case is closed.

In religious contexts feloldozás denotes forgiveness of sins by a higher authority, often through a ritual or sacramental act. In Catholic and some Protestant traditions, a priest or minister may pronounce absolution, with the believer’s sins forgiven by God. In general religious usage, feloldozás can mean a felt sense of relief or reconciliation with the divine.

In everyday language feloldozás can describe the process or moment of forgiving someone or being forgiven, restoring social harmony and removing perceived blame. It can also denote release from obligations, duties, or penalties in a broader sense, though this usage is less common than its legal or religious senses.

Related concepts include bocsánat (forgiveness), megbocsátás, felmentés and amnesztia in specific legal-political contexts.