A person who absolves or forgives someone of guilt or responsibility.
From 'absolve' + '-er' (one who does something). Common in religious and legal contexts, particularly in Christian traditions where priests were primary absolvers of sins.
Historically, the Church held absolvers—priests with authority to forgive sins—which gave them enormous social power. This word captures why 'forgiveness authority' has always been politically important!
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