acquittance
Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪtəns/
The English word “acquittance” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.
- Payment of debt; settlement.
- The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
- The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.
- The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.
verb
- To acquit.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). Compare later acquittal.
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