Meaning of Acquittance | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.
   countable, historical, uncountable
2. Payment of debt; settlement.
   archaic, countable, uncountable
3. The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption.
   countable, historical, uncountable
4. The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable
5. The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role.
   archaic, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

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

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

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