1. (n.) A release or discharge from debt or other liability.
2. (n.) A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.
3. (v. t.) To acquit.
Thesaurus Entries
acquittal, acquittance, amnesty, clearance, clearing, compurgation, condonation, destigmatization, destigmatizing, discharge, disculpation, dismissal, exculpation, excuse, exemption, exoneration, forgiveness, grace, immunity, indemnity, pardon, purgation, purging, quietus, quittance, redemption, release, remission, remission of sin, reprieve, shrift, sparing, verdict of acquittal, vindication
