acquittance
A writing which is evidence of a dischargeA writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.
Meaning
5 senses(countable, historical, uncountable)A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.
(countable, historical, uncountable)The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Payment of debt; settlement.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.
Origin
From Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). ComparFrom Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). Compare later acquittal.
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Forms
plural: acquittancesSynonyms
13 synonyms- a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation:release
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable