acquittance

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It was forced to redeem without redemption and to pay without acquittance.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland by Cleveland, Grover

"I understand," broke in Grog; "the purchase-money was never placed to the Viscount's credit, and your friend Dunn wants an acquittance in full of the claim."

From Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Lever, Charles James

If he be innocent, it is his bounden right to receive full acquittance here in the presence of those before whom he has been arraigned.

From Beatrix of Clare by Underwood, Clarence F.

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.

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