absolver
acquit
The Spanish word 'absolver' translates to 'absolve' in English. In legal terminology, it refers to the act of formally clearing someone from any blame or culpability. In a broader context, it is the act of setting someone free from a responsibility, obligation, or penalty. It is commonly used in courts, religious confession, and often symbolically in daily conversation. It notable to remember its use in both English and Spanish can have the same religious, legal and symbolic meanings.
Example sentences using: absolver
El juez decidió absolver al acusado debido a la falta de pruebas.
The judge decided to absolve the defendant due to lack of proof.
This sentence is used in a legal context where 'absolver' means 'to absolve'. It's mentioning a situation where a judge decided to set a defendant free because there was not enough evidence.
La Iglesia tiene el poder de absolver los pecados.
The Church has the power to absolve sins.
In this sentence, 'absolver' is used in a religious context. It refers to the Church's authority, according to certain beliefs, to pardon or absolve individuals of their sins.
La asamblea votó por absolver a la presidenta de cualquier responsabilidad.
The assembly voted to absolve the president of any responsibility.
This sentence is used in a political or organizational context, 'absolver' means to free someone from obligations or responsibilities. This sentence refers to a voting scenario where the majority chooses to free the president from any responsibility.