absolve

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But at the same time, saying "It's business" doesn't absolve you of acting like a scumbag.

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Quick take

grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of absolve gathered in one view.

verb

grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"

verb

let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for absolve.

verb

grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"

verb

let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility"

Example sentences

But at the same time, saying "It's business" doesn't absolve you of acting like a scumbag.

That means they absolve themselves of costs, growth time, investment into that growth, location issues, the works.

We generally use words like exonerate, absolve, or clear to mean "prove innocence.

Sure both sides are wrong, but that doesn't absolve either side of their respective faults./end rantEdit: To make it more informative.

Running a little bit faster still doesn't absolve you vigilante laws, but it can get you a Gold medal and some cereal advertising deals.

Of course, this doesn't absolve them of anything, now that they occupy such a position of power in the world they need to grow up and live in reality.

In fact, it will probably be a convenient excuse for them to absolve themselves of all liability in the case of loss, theft, or misuse.

Calling it an accident doesn't absolve anyone of responsibility.

AirBnB will have to put some processes in place in order for the business to succeed in the mainstream, but that doesn't absolve the hosts of responsibility for their apartments.

I don't think being a startup should grant you immunity from the law or absolve the requirement to follow local regulations and licensing statutes.

I think that was a good thing because it established the principle that joining an organization does not absolve you from higher duties towards your fellow citizens or humanity at large.