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Sailors Explanation For Acquittal Crossword Clue

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noun

• the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

• the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

33%4 Got off with appeal after case for acquittal
adjective satellite

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

verb

• to come to rest, settle

• come down

30%11 Relating to acquittal or forgiveness
adjective satellite

• providing absolution

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