Both Uses of
absolve
in
Candide
- Thus he was musing, scarce able to stand, preached at, whipped, absolved, and blessed, when an old woman accosted him saying: "My son, take courage and follow me."†
Chpt 6 *
- Our men defended themselves like the Pope's soldiers; they flung themselves upon their knees, and threw down their arms, begging of the corsair an absolution in articulo mortis.†
Chpt 11
Definition:
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(absolve) to find someone blameless; or forgive; or relieve (of a requirement or obligation)