Crossword clue: the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

The most common answer is absolution (10 letters).

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Possible answers

absolution 10 letters wn-def

the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

remittal 8 letters wn-def

the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance