1. freeing someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Usage: present participle of absolve
2. releasing someone from a duty or obligation
Usage: present participle of absolve

Examples

• The jury is absolving the defendant of all charges.
• She felt the need to confess before absolving herself of guilt.
• The priest was absolving the penitent during confession.
• The committee is absolving him of his duties as treasurer.
• New evidence is absolving the suspect of any wrongdoing.
• The judge is absolving the company of liability in this case.