[subst. use of AF. assoiler to ASSOIL.] Absolving (from excommunication).
1813. Ann. Reg., 279/2. Sir Samuel Romilly … stated that he had applied for a writ of assoiler on account of the plaintiff.
[Cf. 1553. Fitzherb., Nat. Brev., 63 b. Leuesque ad maunde ses lettres de assoiler le partie.]
