synninpäästö

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • (Christianity) Absolution (christian forgiveness of a sin, in general; in Roman Catholic Church, the exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which the sins of the truly penitent are believed to be forgiven).
  • (figuratively) Forgiveness of an offense.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish synti (sin, of sin) + Finnish päästö (relief).

Origin

Finnish

päästö

Gloss

relief

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