Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679), philosopher. From classical Latin absolvent-, absolvēns, present participle of absolvereabsolve.
Definition of absolvent in US English:
absolvent
nounəbˈzɒlvənt
A person who or thing which absolves.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679), philosopher. From classical Latin absolvent-, absolvēns, present participle of absolvere absolve.