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.

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