Acquittance

[ә'kwitәns]

Definition

(noun.) a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation.

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Definition

(n.) The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or discharge from debt or other liability.

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

(v. t.) To acquit.

Editor: Lyle

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Discharge, ACQUITTAL.[2]. Receipt, receipt in full.

Typist: Ted

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Release, receipt, discharge

ANT:Bond, claim, charge, obligation

Editor: Melinda