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Absolution vs Vindication - What's the difference?

absolution | vindication |

As nouns the difference between absolution and vindication

is that absolution is absolution while vindication is the act of vindicating]] or the state of being [[vindicate|vindicated.

absolution

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
  • Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense.
  • The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.
    • (Shipley)
  • An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
    • Government ... granting absolution to the nation.
  • (obsolete) Delivery, in speech.
    • (Ben Jonson)

    Derived terms

    * Absolution day

    Related terms

    * absolute

    See also

    * indulgence

    References

    Anagrams

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    vindication

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (abbreviation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of vindicating]] or the state of being [[vindicate, vindicated.
  • Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief.