acquittance
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ac·quit·tance
(ə-kwĭt′ns)n.
A written release from an obligation, such as a receipt indicating payment in full.
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acquittance
(əˈkwɪtəns)n
1. a release from or settlement of a debt, etc
2. a record of this, such as a receipt
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ac•quit•tance
(əˈkwɪt ns)n.
1. the discharge of a debt or obligation.
2. a document giving evidence of this.
[1300–50; Middle English < Old French]
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