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absolve

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  1. exculpate             
 
ab.solve \*b-'za:lv, -'sa:lv, -'zo.lv, -'so.l\ vt [ME absolven, fr. L 
   absolvere, fr. ab- + solvere to loo]sen - more at SOLVE 1: to set free from 
   an obligation or the consequences of guilt  2: to remit (a sin) by 
   absolution  - ab.solv.er n