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absolutory

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

adjective

  1. giving absolution.

Etymology

Origin of absolutory

From the Latin word absolūtōrius, dating back to 1630–40. See absolute, -tory 1

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