The latter then denied that he received the money or agreed to give an acquittance. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
Forbearance, though it be no acquittance, is sometimes a piece of needful and laudable charity. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John)] Reference
This was a task more difficult than that of self acquittance. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of the Forest] Reference
Bois – Guilbert, the Prior wrote an acquittance, discharging Isaac of. From Wordnik.com. [Ivanhoe] Reference
Queen, to obtain my acquittance and full discharge from even nominal custody. From Wordnik.com. [Lorna Doone] Reference
Pray settle accompts with Barnes; take what money of mine is in his hands, and give him acquittance. From Wordnik.com. [The Expedition of Humphry Clinker] Reference
'This had the desired effect, and on the 20th of October the Bishop sent to the Rector and the parishioners the formal acquittance. From Wordnik.com. [Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts] Reference
The coppie of his acquittance: -- I pray let this Scripture Book alone, for he hath paid me for it, and therefore I would desire you to let it alone. From Wordnik.com. [The New Guide to Peterborough Cathedral] Reference
It has been seen that creditors treated the struggling Lincoln with the utmost forbearance, countering the adage that "forbearance is not acquittance.". From Wordnik.com. [The Lincoln Story Book] Reference
“I choose to hold this trinket in my hand for the present,” said Nigel, showing his pistol, “and will write you the acquittance when I go ashore.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Fortunes of Nigel] Reference
I this day took a general acquittance from my Lord to the same day. From Wordnik.com. [Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 17: July/August 1662] Reference
Beside this, there was a bond or acquittance, dated 1680 from Richard. From Wordnik.com. [Notes and Queries, Number 211, November 12, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.] Reference
Your neck, sir, is pen, book and counters; so the acquittance follows. From Wordnik.com. [Act V. Scene IV. Cymbeline] Reference
When it came to acquittance roll for shiny medals, my name was left off. From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
But the name of rival cuts 'em all asunder, and is a general acquittance. From Wordnik.com. [The Comedies of William Congreve Volume 1 [of 2]] Reference
It was forced to redeem without redemption and to pay without acquittance. From Wordnik.com. [A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland] Reference
Winthrop, "Sir Henry Appleton's acquittance for Ivij/i X8 for Forthes fine, &c.". From Wordnik.com. [Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society] Reference
Nigel, showing his pistol, "and will write you the acquittance when I go ashore.". From Wordnik.com. [The Fortunes of Nigel] Reference
Also, many of my acquittance comes from countries with government that I deeply disagree with. From Wordnik.com. [SARA - Southeast Asian RSS Aggregator] Reference
Then seeing that I waited (for they had forgot to give me my acquittance), they dropped talking suddenly. From Wordnik.com. [Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess] Reference
Lombard Street, with whom I am told the funds lie, and for which this writing shall be your full acquittance. From Wordnik.com. [The Touchstone of Fortune] Reference
So I sente my acquittance, for they said without mine ther would be no end made (& ther was good reason for it). From Wordnik.com. [Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts] Reference
And, therefore, after this general acquittance of all believers, ver. 1, he presseth this obligation the more strongly. From Wordnik.com. [The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning] Reference
Administrator a full and complete acquittance and discharge from further liability with reference to all of said leases. From Wordnik.com. [Board of Visitors minutes] Reference
The Khalif rejoiced in the acquittance of the young Bedouin and his truth and good faith; moreover, he extolled the humanity of. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume IV] Reference
But if I would take a draft for 100 pounds, and sign an acquittance in full of all claims, I might have it, upon proving my identity. From Wordnik.com. [Erema — My Father's Sin] Reference
Trustee for such funds shall constitute a full and complete acquittance and discharge of said Trustee from further liability therefor. From Wordnik.com. [Board of Visitors minutes] Reference
He sent a sigh and a love-token, commending himself to her best thoughts, until he should gain his acquittance so far as to visit Lathom. From Wordnik.com. [Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2)] Reference
The Malaysian Insider, my acquittance ranges from both sides of the political divide, sometimes going as high as up to positions of power. From Wordnik.com. [SARA - Southeast Asian RSS Aggregator] Reference
White Hall at the Council Chamber spoke with my Lord and got him to sign the acquittance for the L500, and he also told me that he had spoke to. From Wordnik.com. [Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete] Reference
Jarvie was looking anxiously around for another, the Scottish law requiring the subscription of two witnesses to validate either a bond or acquittance. From Wordnik.com. [Rob Roy — Complete] Reference
The enemy, recovering from their confusion, seized him in default of his master, and without further ado bore him away as a visible acquittance of themselves to the abbot. From Wordnik.com. [Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2)] Reference
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