ab·solve 
/əbˈzɑ:lv/ verb
ab·solves; ab·solved; ab·solv·ing /əbˈzɑ:lv/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc.
▪ He was absolved of the responsibility of repaying the loan. [=he was not required to repay the loan] ▪ His youth does not absolve him from being guilty for these crimes. = His youth does not absolve him of guilt for these crimes. 2 : to give forgiveness to (someone who has sinned) or for (a sin)
▪ He asked the priest to absolve him (of his sins). = He asked the priest to absolve his sins.
▪ He was absolved of the responsibility of repaying the loan. [=he was not required to repay the loan] ▪ His youth does not absolve him from being guilty for these crimes. = His youth does not absolve him of guilt for these crimes.
▪ He asked the priest to absolve him (of his sins). = He asked the priest to absolve his sins.
