The diocesan bishop must give prior permission before general absolution may be given under this circumstance.

I'll just keep that general absolution on the shelf for next time, Chief, but I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you.

Was Peter including Lavinia's grandson in this general absolution, she wondered.

Corby served as chaplain of the Irish Brigade and granted general absolution to the troops in the midst of the battle.

He announced that he was giving a general absolution.

I gave everyone general absolution, and I kept running.

And this is a general absolution.

Over a period of weeks, I became totally paralyzed, couldn't talk, was on a respirator and was given general absolution.

The prayer of absolution is given collectively or "generally" to all those gathered to celebrate the sacrament (general absolution).

The clause must not remain an insignificant piece of rhetoric and the agreement must not be a general absolution for the government.