What does "acquittance" mean?

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

Acquittance

Common synonyms include: absolution, accordance, acknowledgment, acquittal, adherence, amortization.

/əˈkwɪtəns/ noun, verb

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Noun

1
A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand. countable, historical, uncountable
"You can produce acquittances / For such a sum, from special officers."
2
a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation wordnet
3
Payment of debt; settlement. archaic, countable, uncountable
4
The release from a debt, or from some obligation or duty; exemption. countable, historical, uncountable
5
The dismissal of a legal charge against someone; acquittal. countable, obsolete, uncountable
"This was a task more difficult than that of self acquittance."

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6
The acquittal of one's duties; the carrying out of fulfilment of a job or role. archaic, countable, uncountable

Verb

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

From Anglo-Norman acquitance, Middle French aquitance, from acquiter (“to acquit”). Compare later acquittal.