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acquittance Definition

ac·quit·tance (ə kwit′'ns)

noun

  1. a settlement of, or release from, debt or liability
  2. a record of this; receipt

Etymology: ME aquitaunce < OFr aquitance: see acquit & -ance

acquittance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • give: The latter then denied that he received the money or agreed to give an acquittance.