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An act freeing someone from a responsibility or obligation
“After completing the project ahead of schedule, his manager granted him a quietus, relieving him of any further obligations.”
The die, or depart from mortal life
“She accepted her fate with grace, as her final breath signaled the quietus of her mortal journey.”
An ultimate resolution or settlement, often resulting in the end or cessation of a situation
“The successful negotiation provided a quietus to the long-standing dispute, finally bringing peace and closure to both parties.”
A period of silence
A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grace
Bringing about death for a sufferer
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