Punishment imposed by church authority as a condition of absolution Crossword Clue

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Today is 2 March 2024 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Punishment imposed by church authority as a condition of absolution" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Punishment imposed by church authority as a condition of absolution," has the answer "PENANCE." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Church Authority: In various religious traditions, penance is a sacrament involving the confession of sins to a priest and the performance of acts of atonement or reparation as prescribed by the priest or church authority.
2. Absolution: Penance is often imposed by the church as a necessary step towards receiving absolution, which is the formal and complete forgiveness of sins by a priest or clergy member.
3. Connection to Clue: Considering the context of the clue - a punishment imposed by church authority for absolution - "PENANCE" perfectly fits the description as it directly relates to the practice of seeking forgiveness and reconciliation through acts of penance.

Therefore, given the nature of the clue and the matching characteristics of the answer "PENANCE," it is evident why this particular term was selected as the solution for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "PENANCE"

punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing

Example :

he had done public penance for those hasty words

the Bishop penanced him severely for his conduct

 The Crossword clue "Punishment imposed by church authority as a condition of absolution" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Independents Jumbo General	2 March 2024	PENANCE