The state of being disburdened or freed from a charge.
An act of disburdening, discharging, or freeing morally from a charge or imputation.
A short interval of relief or time.
Speedy execution, usually without any proper determination of guilt.
A rushed sacrament of confession given to a prisoner who is to be executed very soon.
Sometimes preceded by the: a quick dismissal or rejection, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration.