noun (n)

• the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance(noun.state)

  source: wordnet30
• the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  remission, remission of sin, remittal
  

  source: wordnet30
• An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.(noun)

  source: webster1913