Remission of punishment due to sin (10)

I believe the answer is:

absolution

(Other definitions for absolution that I've seen before include "Forgiveness" , "discharge" , "Release from guilt" , "acquittal" , "pardon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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