acquittance

noun

1. (countable, historical, uncountable)A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.

   “You can produce acquittances / For such a sum, from special officers.”

2. (archaic, countable, uncountable)Payment of debt; settlement.
3. (countable, historical, uncountable)The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
4. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.

   “This was a task more difficult than that of self acquittance.”

5. (archaic, countable, uncountable)The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.

verb

1. (obsolete, transitive)To acquit.