Acquittance

Quick meaning: Acquittance is a noun meaning (now historical) A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (now rare) Payment of debt; settlement.
2. (now historical) The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
3. (now rare) The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.
4. (transitive, obsolete) To acquit.
5. (obsolete) The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.

Example Sentences

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

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

Word Forms

• acquittances
• acquittaunce
• acquittancing
• acquittanced

Synonyms for acquittance

Depending on context, synonyms include absolution, acquitment, assoilment, acquittal, compurgation, exculpation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include release, acquittaunce, quittance, acquittal, acquitment, acquital.

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