acquittance

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From Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). Compare later acquittal.

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.
archaic, countable, uncountable Payment of debt; settlement.
countable, historical, uncountable The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
countable, obsolete, uncountable The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal. This was a task more difficult than that of self acquittance.
archaic, countable, uncountable The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.