Absolvitory

Pronunciation: /æbˈsɑlvəˌtɔri/

Definitions of absolvitory

adjective serving to absolve or acquit; exculpatory

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher gave an absolvitory smile to the student who apologized for being late.

A2 The absolvitory tone of the email reassured the customer that their issue would be resolved.

B1 The judge's absolvitory verdict cleared the defendant of all charges.

B2 The company issued an absolvitory statement acknowledging their mistake and promising to make amends.

C1 The absolvitory nature of the evidence presented in court led to the exoneration of the accused.

C2 The absolvitory language used in the official report emphasized the lack of culpability on the part of the organization.

Examples of absolvitory in a Sentence

formal The judge delivered an absolvitory verdict, clearing the defendant of all charges.

informal The court's decision was absolvitory, so the defendant walked free.

slang The defendant got off scot-free thanks to the absolvitory ruling.

figurative Her absolvitory attitude towards his mistakes helped mend their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of absolvitory

• past tense: absolvitoried
• plural: absolvitories
• comparative: more absolvitory
• superlative: most absolvitory
• present tense: absolvitoring
• future tense: will absolvitory
• perfect tense: have absolvitoried
• continuous tense: is absolvitoring
• singular: absolvitory
• positive degree: absolvitory
• infinitive: to absolvitory
• gerund: absolvitoring
• participle: absolvitoried

Origin and Evolution of absolvitory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absolvitory' originated from the Latin word 'absolvere' which means 'to set free' or 'to acquit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a formal declaration of acquittal or forgiveness, 'absolvitory' has evolved to also encompass a broader sense of providing closure or resolution in various situations.