Holy Year

/ˌˈhoʊli ˌjɪər/
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Definitions of Holy Year
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) a period of remission from sin (usually granted every 25 years)
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    type of:
    twelvemonth, year, yr
    a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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