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acquittance

noun
/əˈkwɪtəns/

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). Compare later acquittal.

  1. derived from aquitance
  2. derived from acquitance

Definitions

  1. A writing which is evidence of a discharge

    A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.

    • You can produce acquittances / For such a sum, from special officers.

  2. Payment of debt

    Payment of debt; settlement.

  3. The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty

    The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. The dismissal of a legal charge against someone

      The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.

      • This was a task more difficult than that of self acquittance.

    2. The acquittal of one's duties

      The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.

    3. To acquit.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA