I can't delete my domain because of an associated Let's Encrypt certificate

Attempting to delete a domain that has a Let’s Encrypt certificate results in the following error:

DNS domain is currently in use by a Let’s Encrypt certificate, deleting this domain would prevent the Let’s Encrypt certificate renewal.

You cannot delete a domain while a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate is still associated with that domain.

To resolve this error, delete the SSL certificate associated with the domain you want to delete, the delete the domain.

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