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acquittance.

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

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    countable · historical · uncountable
  2. Payment of debt; settlement.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  3. The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.

    countable · historical · uncountable
  4. The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
  5. The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

verb/əˈkwɪtəns/
  1. To acquit.

    obsolete · transitive
Where this word comes from

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

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