acquittance
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We had a right to set the slaves free; but the payment of the indemnity was no full acquittance of our obligations for the condition of a society which we had ourselves created.
From The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses by Froude, James Anthony
And with arms folded proudly on his breast, he waited for the acquittance that seemed to be his due.
From Beatrix of Clare by Underwood, Clarence F.
To be lenient and merciful is his inclination, and we are happy to communicate to you this most favorable tender for an acquittance of his claim.
From Shakespeare's Insomnia, and the Causes Thereof by Head, Franklin H. (Franklin Harvey)
Sir, I am paid for't, The summes you borrowed, are return'd; The bonds Cancel'd, and your acquittance formerly seal'd: Look here Sir, Gaspero is witness to it.
From The Laws of Candy Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10) by Beaumont, Francis
Cleret left it, without acquittance; and his conduct was approved by his master.
From The Boke of Noblesse by Unknown
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