acquittance

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Which he presumes already vain and void, Because not yet inflicted, as he feared, By some immediate stroke; but soon shall find Forbearance no acquittance, ere day end.

From Paradise Lost by Milton, John

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.

And, therefore, after this general acquittance of all believers, ver.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

And here--for I cannot transact business with thee without a receipt--on this wax tablet I have written the acquittance.

From Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 by Dahn, Felix

Nor shall we build on these our confidence Who give less reins to reason than to sense: Yet for redemption of their husbands' lands, Seal our acquittance with your graceful hands.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert