acquittance

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Synonyms: acquaintance, quittance, acquittances

Antonyms: acquaintance, quittance, acquittances

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|historical}} A writing which is [[evidence]] of a [[discharge]]; a [[receipt]] in full, which bars a further demand. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|now|rare}} [[payment|Payment]] of [[debt]]; [[settlement]]. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|now|historical}} The [[release]] from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; [[exemption]]. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} The [[dismissal]] of a legal charge against someone; [[acquittal]]. {{defdate|15th–19th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|now|rare}} The [[acquittal]] of one's duties; the [[carrying out]] of [[fulfilment]] of a job or role. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[acquit]].

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