About The Word Acquittance
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Acquittance
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What's The Definition Of Acquittance?
[n] a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
Synonyms | Synonyms for Acquittance: release Related Terms | Find terms related to Acquittance: See Also | instrument | legal document | legal instrument | official document Acquittance In Webster's Dictionary \Ac*quit"tance\, n. [OF. aquitance, fr. aquiter. See
{Acquit}.]
1. The clearing off of debt or obligation; a release or
discharge from debt or other liability.
2. A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in
full, which bars a further demand.
You can produce acquittances For such a sum, from
special officers. --Shak.
\Ac*quit"tance\, v. t. To acquit. [Obs.] --Shak. |
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