누군가에게 죄나 책임이 없음을 공식적으로 선언하다
to set or declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility
예문:
"The investigation's final report will likely absolve the pilot of any negligence."
"He was absolved of all responsibility for the failed project after the real cause was found."
종교적으로 죄를 사하거나 용서함을 선고하다
to give religious absolution for a sin or wrongdoing
예문:
"The monk prayed that the heavens would absolve the repentant man."
"In some traditions, only a high priest has the authority to absolve such grave sins."
의무, 약속 또는 법적 책임으로부터 해방하거나 면제해주다
to release someone from a duty, promise, or legal obligation
예문:
"Signing this waiver does not absolve the gym from maintaining safe equipment."
"The court ruled that the bankruptcy would absolve him from his remaining debts."