acquittance
Americannoun
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the act of acquitting.
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the discharge of a debt or obligation.
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a document or receipt as evidence of the discharge of a debt or obligation.
noun
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a release from or settlement of a debt, etc
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a record of this, such as a receipt
Etymology
Origin of acquittance
1300–50; Middle English aquitance < Old French. See acquit, -ance
Vocabulary lists containing acquittance
Example Sentences
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The paymaster could not, through the multiplicity of forms and the exaction of impossible conditions, get a prompt acquittance.
From Burke by Morley, John
I come not in resentment, but for acquittance.
From The Gamester (1753) by Peake, Charles H.
Nor shall we build on these our confidence Who give less reins to reason than to sense: Yet for redemption of their husbands' lands, Seal our acquittance with your graceful hands.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert
And withal he hath got not only acquittance from guilt, but acquaintance with Jesus Christ, the Blessing of the nations, and the Desire of all the families of the earth.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
Cleret left it, without acquittance; and his conduct was approved by his master.
From The Boke of Noblesse by Unknown
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