vbl. sb. [f. ACQUIT v. + -ING1.] A discharging, setting free, or releasing. (Now mostly gerundial.)
1436. Pol. Poems & Songs, II. 159. Ffor concyens and for myne acquytynge Ayenst God and ageyne abusyon.
1668. Wilkins, Real Char., II. i. § 5. 41. Relations of Action, IV Commerce, 9 Acquitting, Discharge, Quittance.
Mod. The jury hesitated about acquitting the prisoner.
