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
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The enemy, recovering from their confusion, seized him in default of his master, and without further ado bore him away as a visible acquittance of themselves to the abbot.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
And with arms folded proudly on his breast, he waited for the acquittance that seemed to be his due.
From Beatrix of Clare by Clarence F. Underwood
So these 'great' men magnanimously salved their qualms of conscience, and satisfied the questions of their pride; and it is further added, his pension was ever after paid without further acquittance.
From The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West by William Henry Hamilton Rogers
To be lenient and merciful is his inclination, and we are happy to communicate to you this most favorable tender for an acquittance of his claim.
From Shakespeare's Insomnia, and the Causes Thereof by Franklin H. (Franklin Harvey) Head
Why, are you aware that this man executed an agreement with his brother, consenting to receive a fifth share of the estate, and costs out of pocket, in complete acquittance of all claims?
From Charlotte's Inheritance by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
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