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absolutory

[ ab-sol-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ æbˈsɒl yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
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adjective
giving absolution.
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Origin of absolutory

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