acquittance

American  

[uh-kwit-ns] / əˈkwɪt ns /

noun

1. the act of acquitting.

2. the discharge of a debt or obligation.

3. a document or receipt as evidence of the discharge of a debt or obligation.

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acquittance British  

/ əˈkwɪtəns /

noun

1. a release from or settlement of a debt, etc

2. a record of this, such as a receipt

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Etymology

Origin of acquittance

1300–50; Middle English aquitance < Old French. See acquit, -ance

Example Sentences

And, therefore, after this general acquittance of all believers, ver.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

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

Sir, I am paid for't, The summes you borrowed, are return'd; The bonds Cancel'd, and your acquittance formerly seal'd: Look here Sir, Gaspero is witness to it.

From The Laws of Candy Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10) by Beaumont, Francis

Nay,—I'll not haste thee to thy last acquittance, Ill-fated wretch!—I do repent mine haste.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

Related Words

• allowance
• compensation
• discount
• kickback
• payment
• rebate
• reimbursement
• repayment
• restitution