absolutory

[ ab-sol-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ æbˈsɒl yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

giving absolution.

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Origin of absolutory

From the Latin word absolūtōrius, dating back to 1630–40. See absolute, -tory1

Words nearby absolutory

absolutely convergent, absolution, absolutism, absolutive, absolutize, absolutory, absolve, absonant, absorb, absorbable gelatin film, absorbable suture
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