absoluutio
Absoluutio is a Latin term meaning "release" or "setting free." In a religious context, it primarily refers to the remission of sins, particularly within Christianity. The concept is most prominently found in the Catholic Church, where it is a central element of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as confession. During this sacrament, a priest, acting in the person of Christ, pronounces words of absolution, signifying God's forgiveness for the penitent's sins. This act is believed to restore the sinner to God's grace.
Theological understanding of absolution varies among Christian denominations. While the Catholic and Orthodox Churches view it
Beyond its religious meaning, "absoluutio" can also be used in a broader sense to denote a formal