absolve
/əbˈzɑlv/
verb
- To officially forgive someone for a wrongdoing or sin, especially in a religious context.
- After the ceremony, the bishop absolved the entire congregation.
- She asked for forgiveness, hoping the church would absolve her.
- The priest absolved the man of his sins during confession.
- To free someone from a responsibility, duty, or blame.
- The evidence absolved the suspect of any involvement in the crime.
- The contract absolves the company from liability for accidents.
- His apology did not absolve him of the consequences of his actions.